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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.08, 23,171.33 and 9,134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.08, 23,171.33 and 9,134.15 is: 12,604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.08 : 23,171.33 = 9,134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.08/23,171.33 = 9,134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.08x = 23,171.33 × 9,134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.08x = 211,650,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,650,310.90/16,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.93

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