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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.96, 23,101.46 and 9,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.96, 23,101.46 and 9,185.76 is: 12,675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.96 : 23,101.46 = 9,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.96/23,101.46 = 9,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.96x = 23,101.46 × 9,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.96x = 212,204,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,204,467.21/16,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.76

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