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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.23, 23,138.73 and 9,214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.23, 23,138.73 and 9,214.07 is: 12,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.23 : 23,138.73 = 9,214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.23/23,138.73 = 9,214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.23x = 23,138.73 × 9,214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.23x = 213,201,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,201,762.24/16,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.39

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