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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.53, 23,143.89 and 9,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.53, 23,143.89 and 9,217.13 is: 12,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.53 : 23,143.89 = 9,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.53/23,143.89 = 9,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.53x = 23,143.89 × 9,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.53x = 213,320,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,320,196.75/16,770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,719.94

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