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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.36, 23,109.84 and 9,193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.36, 23,109.84 and 9,193.36 is: 12,686.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.36 : 23,109.84 = 9,193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.36/23,109.84 = 9,193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.36x = 23,109.84 × 9,193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.36x = 212,457,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,457,078.66/16,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.00

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