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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.42, 23,099.62 and 9,185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.42, 23,099.62 and 9,185.58 is: 12,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.42 : 23,099.62 = 9,185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.42/23,099.62 = 9,185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.42x = 23,099.62 × 9,185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.42x = 212,183,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,183,407.48/16,739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.67

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