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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.63, 23,169.54 and 9,237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.63, 23,169.54 and 9,237.27 is: 12,746.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.63 : 23,169.54 = 9,237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.63/23,169.54 = 9,237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.63x = 23,169.54 × 9,237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.63x = 214,023,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,023,418.28/16,790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.60

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