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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.04, 23,126.08 and 9,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.04, 23,126.08 and 9,687.12 is: 13,366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.04 : 23,126.08 = 9,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.04/23,126.08 = 9,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.04x = 23,126.08 × 9,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.04x = 224,025,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,025,112.09/16,760.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,366.62

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