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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.46, 23,129.36 and 9,308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.46, 23,129.36 and 9,308.46 is: 12,845.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.46 : 23,129.36 = 9,308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.46/23,129.36 = 9,308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.46x = 23,129.36 × 9,308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.46x = 215,298,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,298,722.39/16,760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.63

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