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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.51, 23,134.12 and 9,211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.51, 23,134.12 and 9,211.86 is: 12,711.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.51 : 23,134.12 = 9,211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.51/23,134.12 = 9,211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.51x = 23,134.12 × 9,211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.51x = 213,108,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,108,274.66/16,764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.87

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