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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.68, 23,148.64 and 9,321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.68, 23,148.64 and 9,321.68 is: 12,864.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.68 : 23,148.64 = 9,321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.68/23,148.64 = 9,321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.68x = 23,148.64 × 9,321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.68x = 215,784,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,784,214.52/16,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.45

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