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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.23, 23,134.59 and 9,211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.23, 23,134.59 and 9,211.07 is: 12,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.23 : 23,134.59 = 9,211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.23/23,134.59 = 9,211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.23x = 23,134.59 × 9,211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.23x = 213,094,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,094,212.24/16,764.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.25

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