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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.92, 23,092.98 and 9,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.92, 23,092.98 and 9,180.26 is: 12,668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.92 : 23,092.98 = 9,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.92/23,092.98 = 9,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.92x = 23,092.98 × 9,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.92x = 211,999,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,999,560.57/16,733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.85

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