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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.22, 23,137.34 and 9,213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.22, 23,137.34 and 9,213.06 is: 12,714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.22 : 23,137.34 = 9,213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.22/23,137.34 = 9,213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.22x = 23,137.34 × 9,213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.22x = 213,165,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,165,701.66/16,766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,714.00

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