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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.50, 23,129.68 and 9,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.50, 23,129.68 and 9,207 is: 12,705.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.50 : 23,129.68 = 9,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.50/23,129.68 = 9,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.50x = 23,129.68 × 9,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.50x = 212,954,963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,954,963.76/16,760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.76

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