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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.02, 23,138.37 and 9,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.02, 23,138.37 and 9,213.44 is: 12,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.02 : 23,138.37 = 9,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.02/23,138.37 = 9,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.02x = 23,138.37 × 9,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.02x = 213,183,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,183,868.00/16,767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,714.48

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