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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.60, 23,093.57 and 9,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.60, 23,093.57 and 9,180.54 is: 12,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.60 : 23,093.57 = 9,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.60/23,093.57 = 9,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.60x = 23,093.57 × 9,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.60x = 212,011,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,011,466.08/16,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.05

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