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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.16, 23,137.80 and 9,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.16, 23,137.80 and 9,314 is: 12,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.16 : 23,137.80 = 9,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.16/23,137.80 = 9,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.16x = 23,137.80 × 9,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.16x = 215,505,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,505,469.20/16,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.60

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