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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,784.63, 23,162.39 and 9,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,784.63, 23,162.39 and 9,127.70 is: 12,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784.63 : 23,162.39 = 9,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784.63/23,162.39 = 9,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784.63x = 23,162.39 × 9,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784.63x = 211,419,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,419,370.02/16,784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.01

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