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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,736.16, 23,096.40 and 9,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,736.16, 23,096.40 and 9,284 is: 12,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,736.16 : 23,096.40 = 9,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,736.16/23,096.40 = 9,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,736.16x = 23,096.40 × 9,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,736.16x = 214,426,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,426,977.60/16,736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.20

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