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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.41, 23,145.10 and 9,218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.41, 23,145.10 and 9,218.01 is: 12,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.41 : 23,145.10 = 9,218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.41/23,145.10 = 9,218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.41x = 23,145.10 × 9,218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.41x = 213,351,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,351,601.44/16,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,721.15

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