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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,763.63, 23,134.20 and 9,210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,763.63, 23,134.20 and 9,210.44 is: 12,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,763.63 : 23,134.20 = 9,210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,763.63/23,134.20 = 9,210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,763.63x = 23,134.20 × 9,210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,763.63x = 213,076,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,076,045.38/16,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.61

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