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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.16, 23,135.04 and 9,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.16, 23,135.04 and 9,312 is: 12,850.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.16 : 23,135.04 = 9,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.16/23,135.04 = 9,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.16x = 23,135.04 × 9,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.16x = 215,433,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,433,492.48/16,764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.84

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