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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.89, 23,135.93 and 9,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.89, 23,135.93 and 9,211.69 is: 12,712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.89 : 23,135.93 = 9,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.89/23,135.93 = 9,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.89x = 23,135.93 × 9,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.89x = 213,120,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,120,853.28/16,764.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.34

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