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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.22, 23,089.52 and 9,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.22, 23,089.52 and 9,177.88 is: 12,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.22 : 23,089.52 = 9,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.22/23,089.52 = 9,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.22x = 23,089.52 × 9,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.22x = 211,912,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,912,843.82/16,731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.71

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