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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.23, 23,102.94 and 9,187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.23, 23,102.94 and 9,187.62 is: 12,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.23 : 23,102.94 = 9,187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.23/23,102.94 = 9,187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.23x = 23,102.94 × 9,187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.23x = 212,261,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,261,033.60/16,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.94

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