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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.91, 23,110.77 and 9,193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.91, 23,110.77 and 9,193.52 is: 12,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.91 : 23,110.77 = 9,193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.91/23,110.77 = 9,193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.91x = 23,110.77 × 9,193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.91x = 212,469,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,469,326.21/16,745.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.83

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