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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.98, 23,129.25 and 9,208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.98, 23,129.25 and 9,208.33 is: 12,707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.98 : 23,129.25 = 9,208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.98/23,129.25 = 9,208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.98x = 23,129.25 × 9,208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.98x = 212,981,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,981,804.40/16,760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.01

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