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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.36, 23,103.02 and 9,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.36, 23,103.02 and 9,187.82 is: 12,679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.36 : 23,103.02 = 9,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.36/23,103.02 = 9,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.36x = 23,103.02 × 9,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.36x = 212,266,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,266,389.22/16,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.16

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