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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.82, 23,101.56 and 9,186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.82, 23,101.56 and 9,186.96 is: 12,677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.82 : 23,101.56 = 9,186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.82/23,101.56 = 9,186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.82x = 23,101.56 × 9,186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.82x = 212,233,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,233,107.66/16,740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,677.58

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