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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.52, 23,140.44 and 9,214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.52, 23,140.44 and 9,214.92 is: 12,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.52 : 23,140.44 = 9,214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.52/23,140.44 = 9,214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.52x = 23,140.44 × 9,214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.52x = 213,237,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,237,303.36/16,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.52

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