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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,743.53, 23,106.26 and 9,190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,743.53, 23,106.26 and 9,190.35 is: 12,682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,743.53 : 23,106.26 = 9,190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,743.53/23,106.26 = 9,190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,743.53x = 23,106.26 × 9,190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,743.53x = 212,354,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,354,570.64/16,743.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.79

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