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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,736.06, 23,094.78 and 9,181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,736.06, 23,094.78 and 9,181.46 is: 12,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,736.06 : 23,094.78 = 9,181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,736.06/23,094.78 = 9,181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,736.06x = 23,094.78 × 9,181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,736.06x = 212,043,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,043,798.78/16,736.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.88

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