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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.19, 23,137.25 and 9,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.19, 23,137.25 and 9,109.40 is: 12,570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.19 : 23,137.25 = 9,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.19/23,137.25 = 9,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.19x = 23,137.25 × 9,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.19x = 210,766,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,766,465.15/16,766.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.92

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