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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.29, 23,060.27 and 9,261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.29, 23,060.27 and 9,261.29 is: 12,778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.29 : 23,060.27 = 9,261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.29/23,060.27 = 9,261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.29x = 23,060.27 × 9,261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.29x = 213,567,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,567,686.34/16,713.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.32

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