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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.92, 23,093.42 and 9,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.92, 23,093.42 and 9,181.08 is: 12,669.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.92 : 23,093.42 = 9,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.92/23,093.42 = 9,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.92x = 23,093.42 × 9,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.92x = 212,022,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,022,490.59/16,734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.47

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