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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.56, 23,102.47 and 9,187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.56, 23,102.47 and 9,187.77 is: 12,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.56 : 23,102.47 = 9,187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.56/23,102.47 = 9,187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.56x = 23,102.47 × 9,187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.56x = 212,260,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,260,180.79/16,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.64

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