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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.94, 23,090.45 and 9,177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.94, 23,090.45 and 9,177.75 is: 12,664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.94 : 23,090.45 = 9,177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.94/23,090.45 = 9,177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.94x = 23,090.45 × 9,177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.94x = 211,918,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,918,331.60/16,732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.74

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