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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756.28, 23,123.68 and 9,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756.28, 23,123.68 and 9,304.28 is: 12,839.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756.28 : 23,123.68 = 9,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756.28/23,123.68 = 9,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756.28x = 23,123.68 × 9,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756.28x = 215,149,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,149,193.35/16,756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.91

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