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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.36, 23,093.28 and 9,181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.36, 23,093.28 and 9,181.36 is: 12,669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.36 : 23,093.28 = 9,181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.36/23,093.28 = 9,181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.36x = 23,093.28 × 9,181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.36x = 212,027,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,027,717.26/16,735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.44

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