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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.85, 23,108.18 and 9,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.85, 23,108.18 and 9,191.88 is: 12,684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.85 : 23,108.18 = 9,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.85/23,108.18 = 9,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.85x = 23,108.18 × 9,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.85x = 212,407,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,407,617.58/16,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.95

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