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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.23, 23,140.03 and 9,215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.23, 23,140.03 and 9,215.47 is: 12,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.23 : 23,140.03 = 9,215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.23/23,140.03 = 9,215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.23x = 23,140.03 × 9,215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.23x = 213,246,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,246,275.43/16,769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.52

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