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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.48, 23,134.08 and 9,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.48, 23,134.08 and 9,312 is: 12,850.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.48 : 23,134.08 = 9,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.48/23,134.08 = 9,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.48x = 23,134.08 × 9,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.48x = 215,424,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,424,552.96/16,764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.06

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