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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.57, 23,171.03 and 9,237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.57, 23,171.03 and 9,237.67 is: 12,748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.57 : 23,171.03 = 9,237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.57/23,171.03 = 9,237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.57x = 23,171.03 × 9,237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.57x = 214,046,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,046,328.70/16,790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.01

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