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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.05, 23,127.77 and 9,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.05, 23,127.77 and 9,205.70 is: 12,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.05 : 23,127.77 = 9,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.05/23,127.77 = 9,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.05x = 23,127.77 × 9,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.05x = 212,907,179.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,907,179.53/16,759.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.01

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