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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,738.60, 23,098.49 and 9,184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,738.60, 23,098.49 and 9,184.74 is: 12,674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,738.60 : 23,098.49 = 9,184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,738.60/23,098.49 = 9,184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,738.60x = 23,098.49 × 9,184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,738.60x = 212,153,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,153,674.09/16,738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.52

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