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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.66, 23,060.79 and 9,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.66, 23,060.79 and 9,261.66 is: 12,778.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.66 : 23,060.79 = 9,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.66/23,060.79 = 9,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.66x = 23,060.79 × 9,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.66x = 213,581,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,581,196.31/16,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.84

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