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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,763.64, 23,133.83 and 9,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,763.64, 23,133.83 and 9,209.99 is: 12,709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,763.64 : 23,133.83 = 9,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,763.64/23,133.83 = 9,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,763.64x = 23,133.83 × 9,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,763.64x = 213,062,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,062,250.32/16,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,709.78

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