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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,761.24, 23,130.52 and 9,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,761.24, 23,130.52 and 9,309.24 is: 12,846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,761.24 : 23,130.52 = 9,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,761.24/23,130.52 = 9,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,761.24x = 23,130.52 × 9,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,761.24x = 215,327,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,327,562.00/16,761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.76

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