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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.55, 23,107.66 and 9,190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.55, 23,107.66 and 9,190.67 is: 12,683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.55 : 23,107.66 = 9,190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.55/23,107.66 = 9,190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.55x = 23,107.66 × 9,190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.55x = 212,374,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,374,877.53/16,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.22

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