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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.24, 23,138.80 and 9,214.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.24, 23,138.80 and 9,214.06 is: 12,715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.24 : 23,138.80 = 9,214.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.24/23,138.80 = 9,214.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.24x = 23,138.80 × 9,214.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.24x = 213,202,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,202,291.53/16,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.41

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