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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.36, 23,128.26 and 9,205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.36, 23,128.26 and 9,205.22 is: 12,702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.36 : 23,128.26 = 9,205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.36/23,128.26 = 9,205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.36x = 23,128.26 × 9,205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.36x = 212,900,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,900,605.88/16,760.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.63

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