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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.11, 23,169.86 and 9,236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.11, 23,169.86 and 9,236.43 is: 12,746.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.11 : 23,169.86 = 9,236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.11/23,169.86 = 9,236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.11x = 23,169.86 × 9,236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.11x = 214,006,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,006,778.45/16,790.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.00

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