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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.76, 23,145.02 and 9,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.76, 23,145.02 and 9,319.76 is: 12,861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.76 : 23,145.02 = 9,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.76/23,145.02 = 9,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.76x = 23,145.02 × 9,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.76x = 215,706,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,706,031.60/16,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.26

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