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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.06, 23,221.06 and 9,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.06, 23,221.06 and 9,170.44 is: 12,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.06 : 23,221.06 = 9,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.06/23,221.06 = 9,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.06x = 23,221.06 × 9,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.06x = 212,947,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,947,221.36/16,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.05

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