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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.16, 23,108.35 and 9,191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.16, 23,108.35 and 9,191.77 is: 12,685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.16 : 23,108.35 = 9,191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.16/23,108.35 = 9,191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.16x = 23,108.35 × 9,191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.16x = 212,406,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,406,522.74/16,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.41

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