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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.88, 23,140.08 and 9,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.88, 23,140.08 and 9,214.14 is: 12,715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.88 : 23,140.08 = 9,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.88/23,140.08 = 9,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.88x = 23,140.08 × 9,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.88x = 213,215,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,215,936.73/16,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.74

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