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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.33, 23,091.91 and 9,179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.33, 23,091.91 and 9,179.47 is: 12,667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.33 : 23,091.91 = 9,179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.33/23,091.91 = 9,179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.33x = 23,091.91 × 9,179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.33x = 211,971,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,971,501.00/16,733.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.62

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