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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,763.72, 23,133.28 and 9,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,763.72, 23,133.28 and 9,312.20 is: 12,850.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,763.72 : 23,133.28 = 9,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,763.72/23,133.28 = 9,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,763.72x = 23,133.28 × 9,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,763.72x = 215,421,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,421,730.02/16,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.47

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