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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.11, 23,163.53 and 9,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.11, 23,163.53 and 9,231.92 is: 12,740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.11 : 23,163.53 = 9,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.11/23,163.53 = 9,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.11x = 23,163.53 × 9,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.11x = 213,843,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,843,855.88/16,785.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.09

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