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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.05, 23,102.83 and 9,187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.05, 23,102.83 and 9,187.17 is: 12,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.05 : 23,102.83 = 9,187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.05/23,102.83 = 9,187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.05x = 23,102.83 × 9,187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.05x = 212,249,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,249,626.69/16,741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.39

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