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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.80, 23,067.58 and 9,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.80, 23,067.58 and 9,263.80 is: 12,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.80 : 23,067.58 = 9,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.80/23,067.58 = 9,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.80x = 23,067.58 × 9,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.80x = 213,693,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,693,447.60/16,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.92

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