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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.41, 23,091.34 and 9,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.41, 23,091.34 and 9,179.58 is: 12,667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.41 : 23,091.34 = 9,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.41/23,091.34 = 9,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.41x = 23,091.34 × 9,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.41x = 211,968,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,968,745.28/16,733.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.40

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