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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.05, 23,169.35 and 9,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.05, 23,169.35 and 9,235.16 is: 12,744.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.05 : 23,169.35 = 9,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.05/23,169.35 = 9,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.05x = 23,169.35 × 9,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.05x = 213,972,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,972,561.59/16,790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.01

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