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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.13, 23,099.23 and 9,185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.13, 23,099.23 and 9,185.27 is: 12,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.13 : 23,099.23 = 9,185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.13/23,099.23 = 9,185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.13x = 23,099.23 × 9,185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.13x = 212,172,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,172,618.42/16,739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.25

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