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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.66, 23,062.17 and 9,262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.66, 23,062.17 and 9,262.66 is: 12,780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.66 : 23,062.17 = 9,262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.66/23,062.17 = 9,262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.66x = 23,062.17 × 9,262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.66x = 213,617,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,617,039.57/16,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.22

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