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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.88, 23,139.26 and 9,214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.88, 23,139.26 and 9,214.22 is: 12,715.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.88 : 23,139.26 = 9,214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.88/23,139.26 = 9,214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.88x = 23,139.26 × 9,214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.88x = 213,210,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,210,232.28/16,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.40

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