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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.88, 23,100.82 and 9,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.88, 23,100.82 and 9,186.28 is: 12,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.88 : 23,100.82 = 9,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.88/23,100.82 = 9,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.88x = 23,100.82 × 9,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.88x = 212,210,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,210,600.75/16,739.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.95

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