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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.46, 23,230.96 and 9,177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.46, 23,230.96 and 9,177.58 is: 12,664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.46 : 23,230.96 = 9,177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.46/23,230.96 = 9,177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.46x = 23,230.96 × 9,177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.46x = 213,204,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,204,008.04/16,834.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.73

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