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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.79, 23,092.81 and 9,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.79, 23,092.81 and 9,180.13 is: 12,668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.79 : 23,092.81 = 9,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.79/23,092.81 = 9,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.79x = 23,092.81 × 9,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.79x = 211,994,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,994,997.87/16,733.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.68

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