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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.46, 23,106.98 and 9,190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.46, 23,106.98 and 9,190.74 is: 12,683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.46 : 23,106.98 = 9,190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.46/23,106.98 = 9,190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.46x = 23,106.98 × 9,190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.46x = 212,370,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,370,279.83/16,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.02

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