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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.66, 23,063.55 and 9,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.66, 23,063.55 and 9,263.66 is: 12,781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.66 : 23,063.55 = 9,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.66/23,063.55 = 9,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.66x = 23,063.55 × 9,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.66x = 213,652,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,652,885.59/16,715.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.60

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