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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.02, 23,140.25 and 9,214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.02, 23,140.25 and 9,214.81 is: 12,716.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.02 : 23,140.25 = 9,214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.02/23,140.25 = 9,214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.02x = 23,140.25 × 9,214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.02x = 213,233,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,233,007.10/16,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.65

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