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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.57, 23,096.94 and 9,183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.57, 23,096.94 and 9,183.77 is: 12,673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.57 : 23,096.94 = 9,183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.57/23,096.94 = 9,183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.57x = 23,096.94 × 9,183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.57x = 212,116,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,116,869.18/16,737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.10

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