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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.24, 23,067.78 and 9,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.24, 23,067.78 and 9,263.24 is: 12,783.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.24 : 23,067.78 = 9,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.24/23,067.78 = 9,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.24x = 23,067.78 × 9,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.24x = 213,682,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,682,382.41/16,715.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.69

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