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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.90, 23,094.06 and 9,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.90, 23,094.06 and 9,181.04 is: 12,669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.90 : 23,094.06 = 9,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.90/23,094.06 = 9,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.90x = 23,094.06 × 9,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.90x = 212,027,430.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,027,430.89/16,734.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.78

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