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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.77, 23,172.14 and 9,716.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.77, 23,172.14 and 9,716.65 is: 13,410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.77 : 23,172.14 = 9,716.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.77/23,172.14 = 9,716.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.77x = 23,172.14 × 9,716.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.77x = 225,155,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,155,540.49/16,789.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.28

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