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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.32, 23,068.54 and 9,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.32, 23,068.54 and 9,264.32 is: 12,784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.32 : 23,068.54 = 9,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.32/23,068.54 = 9,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.32x = 23,068.54 × 9,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.32x = 213,714,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,714,336.49/16,716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.77

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