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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.44, 23,132.55 and 9,208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.44, 23,132.55 and 9,208.89 is: 12,708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.44 : 23,132.55 = 9,208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.44/23,132.55 = 9,208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.44x = 23,132.55 × 9,208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.44x = 213,025,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,025,108.37/16,762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,708.48

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