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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.23, 23,171.41 and 9,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.23, 23,171.41 and 9,134.26 is: 12,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.23 : 23,171.41 = 9,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.23/23,171.41 = 9,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.23x = 23,171.41 × 9,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.23x = 211,653,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,653,767.34/16,791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.02

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