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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.66, 23,107.92 and 9,191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.66, 23,107.92 and 9,191.70 is: 12,684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.66 : 23,107.92 = 9,191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.66/23,107.92 = 9,191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.66x = 23,107.92 × 9,191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.66x = 212,400,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,400,952.72/16,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.70

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