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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.41, 23,065.97 and 9,265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.41, 23,065.97 and 9,265.41 is: 12,784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.41 : 23,065.97 = 9,265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.41/23,065.97 = 9,265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.41x = 23,065.97 × 9,265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.41x = 213,715,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,715,622.77/16,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.02

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