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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.80, 23,092.95 and 9,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.80, 23,092.95 and 9,180.52 is: 12,669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.80 : 23,092.95 = 9,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.80/23,092.95 = 9,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.80x = 23,092.95 × 9,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.80x = 212,005,266.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,005,266.03/16,733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.28

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