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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.69, 23,091.59 and 9,179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.69, 23,091.59 and 9,179.89 is: 12,667.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.69 : 23,091.59 = 9,179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.69/23,091.59 = 9,179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.69x = 23,091.59 × 9,179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.69x = 211,978,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,978,256.13/16,733.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.75

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