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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.52, 23,063.36 and 9,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.52, 23,063.36 and 9,260.52 is: 12,779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.52 : 23,063.36 = 9,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.52/23,063.36 = 9,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.52x = 23,063.36 × 9,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.52x = 213,578,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,578,706.55/16,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.56

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