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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,763.98, 23,133.18 and 9,208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,763.98, 23,133.18 and 9,208.84 is: 12,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,763.98 : 23,133.18 = 9,208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,763.98/23,133.18 = 9,208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,763.98x = 23,133.18 × 9,208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,763.98x = 213,029,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,029,753.31/16,763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.59

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