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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.44, 23,129.82 and 9,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.44, 23,129.82 and 9,207.52 is: 12,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.44 : 23,129.82 = 9,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.44/23,129.82 = 9,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.44x = 23,129.82 × 9,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.44x = 212,968,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,968,280.25/16,760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.60

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