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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.42, 23,097.88 and 9,183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.42, 23,097.88 and 9,183.62 is: 12,673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.42 : 23,097.88 = 9,183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.42/23,097.88 = 9,183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.42x = 23,097.88 × 9,183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.42x = 212,122,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,122,152.73/16,737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.53

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