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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,746.82, 23,109.17 and 9,193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,746.82, 23,109.17 and 9,193.13 is: 12,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,746.82 : 23,109.17 = 9,193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,746.82/23,109.17 = 9,193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,746.82x = 23,109.17 × 9,193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,746.82x = 212,445,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,445,442.49/16,746.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.72

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