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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.42, 23,091.71 and 9,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.42, 23,091.71 and 9,179.68 is: 12,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.42 : 23,091.71 = 9,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.42/23,091.71 = 9,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.42x = 23,091.71 × 9,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.42x = 211,974,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,974,392.99/16,733.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.73

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