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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.61, 23,171.09 and 9,237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.61, 23,171.09 and 9,237.43 is: 12,747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.61 : 23,171.09 = 9,237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.61/23,171.09 = 9,237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.61x = 23,171.09 × 9,237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.61x = 214,041,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,041,321.90/16,790.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.68

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