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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.22, 23,128.47 and 9,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.22, 23,128.47 and 9,308.70 is: 12,845.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.22 : 23,128.47 = 9,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.22/23,128.47 = 9,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.22x = 23,128.47 × 9,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.22x = 215,295,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,295,988.69/16,760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.65

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