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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.79, 23,107.70 and 9,190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.79, 23,107.70 and 9,190.92 is: 12,683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.79 : 23,107.70 = 9,190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.79/23,107.70 = 9,190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.79x = 23,107.70 × 9,190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.79x = 212,380,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,380,976.13/16,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.41

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