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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.41, 23,094.10 and 9,181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.41, 23,094.10 and 9,181.58 is: 12,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.41 : 23,094.10 = 9,181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.41/23,094.10 = 9,181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.41x = 23,094.10 × 9,181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.41x = 212,040,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,040,326.68/16,735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.16

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