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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719, 23,072.94 and 9,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719, 23,072.94 and 9,267 is: 12,788.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719 : 23,072.94 = 9,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719/23,072.94 = 9,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719x = 23,072.94 × 9,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719x = 213,816,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,816,934.98/16,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.86

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