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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.25, 23,064.33 and 9,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.25, 23,064.33 and 9,261.25 is: 12,780.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.25 : 23,064.33 = 9,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.25/23,064.33 = 9,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.25x = 23,064.33 × 9,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.25x = 213,604,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,604,526.21/16,713.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.55

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