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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.84, 23,128.73 and 9,206.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.84, 23,128.73 and 9,206.33 is: 12,704.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.84 : 23,128.73 = 9,206.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.84/23,128.73 = 9,206.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.84x = 23,128.73 × 9,206.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.84x = 212,930,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,930,652.13/16,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.81

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