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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.91, 23,141.36 and 9,216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.91, 23,141.36 and 9,216.08 is: 12,717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.91 : 23,141.36 = 9,216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.91/23,141.36 = 9,216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.91x = 23,141.36 × 9,216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.91x = 213,272,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,272,560.86/16,769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,717.57

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