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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,743.72, 23,106.61 and 9,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,743.72, 23,106.61 and 9,190.76 is: 12,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,743.72 : 23,106.61 = 9,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,743.72/23,106.61 = 9,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,743.72x = 23,106.61 × 9,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,743.72x = 212,367,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,367,202.88/16,743.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.40

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