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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.80, 23,132.52 and 9,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.80, 23,132.52 and 9,310.80 is: 12,848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.80 : 23,132.52 = 9,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.80/23,132.52 = 9,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.80x = 23,132.52 × 9,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.80x = 215,382,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,382,267.22/16,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,848.82

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