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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.08, 23,173.08 and 9,719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.08, 23,173.08 and 9,719.96 is: 13,414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.08 : 23,173.08 = 9,719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.08/23,173.08 = 9,719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.08x = 23,173.08 × 9,719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.08x = 225,241,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,241,410.68/16,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.35

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