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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.68, 23,088.97 and 9,177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.68, 23,088.97 and 9,177.33 is: 12,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.68 : 23,088.97 = 9,177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.68/23,088.97 = 9,177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.68x = 23,088.97 × 9,177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.68x = 211,895,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,895,026.10/16,730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.06

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