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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.22, 23,127.09 and 9,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.22, 23,127.09 and 9,307.70 is: 12,844.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.22 : 23,127.09 = 9,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.22/23,127.09 = 9,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.22x = 23,127.09 × 9,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.22x = 215,260,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,260,015.59/16,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.27

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