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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,736.08, 23,095.72 and 9,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,736.08, 23,095.72 and 9,284.08 is: 12,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,736.08 : 23,095.72 = 9,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,736.08/23,095.72 = 9,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,736.08x = 23,095.72 × 9,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,736.08x = 214,422,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,422,512.14/16,736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.99

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