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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.73, 23,139.77 and 9,214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.73, 23,139.77 and 9,214.75 is: 12,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.73 : 23,139.77 = 9,214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.73/23,139.77 = 9,214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.73x = 23,139.77 × 9,214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.73x = 213,227,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,227,195.61/16,767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.52

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