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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.55, 23,103.52 and 9,187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.55, 23,103.52 and 9,187.66 is: 12,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.55 : 23,103.52 = 9,187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.55/23,103.52 = 9,187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.55x = 23,103.52 × 9,187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.55x = 212,267,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,267,286.56/16,741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.07

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