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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.58, 23,095.22 and 9,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.58, 23,095.22 and 9,182.38 is: 12,672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.58 : 23,095.22 = 9,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.58/23,095.22 = 9,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.58x = 23,095.22 × 9,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.58x = 212,069,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,069,192.86/16,734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.51

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