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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.76, 23,139.36 and 9,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.76, 23,139.36 and 9,214.24 is: 12,715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.76 : 23,139.36 = 9,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.76/23,139.36 = 9,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.76x = 23,139.36 × 9,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.76x = 213,211,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,211,616.49/16,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.57

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