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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.64, 23,139 and 9,314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.64, 23,139 and 9,314.64 is: 12,854.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.64 : 23,139 = 9,314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.64/23,139 = 9,314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.64x = 23,139 × 9,314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.64x = 215,531,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,531,454.96/16,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.78

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