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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.08, 23,172.71 and 9,135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.08, 23,172.71 and 9,135.15 is: 12,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.08 : 23,172.71 = 9,135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.08/23,172.71 = 9,135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.08x = 23,172.71 × 9,135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.08x = 211,686,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,686,181.76/16,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.31

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