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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.69, 23,092.97 and 9,180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.69, 23,092.97 and 9,180.89 is: 12,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.69 : 23,092.97 = 9,180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.69/23,092.97 = 9,180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.69x = 23,092.97 × 9,180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.69x = 212,014,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,014,017.34/16,734.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.13

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