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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667, 23,000.70 and 9,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667, 23,000.70 and 9,215 is: 12,716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667 : 23,000.70 = 9,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667/23,000.70 = 9,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667x = 23,000.70 × 9,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667x = 211,951,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,951,450.50/16,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.83

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