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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.01, 23,107.28 and 9,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.01, 23,107.28 and 9,190.44 is: 12,683.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.01 : 23,107.28 = 9,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.01/23,107.28 = 9,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.01x = 23,107.28 × 9,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.01x = 212,366,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,366,024.45/16,744.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.11

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