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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.92, 23,094.36 and 9,181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.92, 23,094.36 and 9,181.26 is: 12,670.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.92 : 23,094.36 = 9,181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.92/23,094.36 = 9,181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.92x = 23,094.36 × 9,181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.92x = 212,035,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,035,323.69/16,734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.23

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