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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,742.97, 23,104.98 and 9,189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,742.97, 23,104.98 and 9,189.05 is: 12,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742.97 : 23,104.98 = 9,189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742.97/23,104.98 = 9,189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742.97x = 23,104.98 × 9,189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742.97x = 212,312,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,312,700.94/16,742.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.71

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