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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,763.56, 23,133.90 and 9,311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,763.56, 23,133.90 and 9,311.56 is: 12,850.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,763.56 : 23,133.90 = 9,311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,763.56/23,133.90 = 9,311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,763.56x = 23,133.90 × 9,311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,763.56x = 215,412,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,412,697.88/16,763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.06

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