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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.27, 23,163.62 and 9,231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.27, 23,163.62 and 9,231.71 is: 12,739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.27 : 23,163.62 = 9,231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.27/23,163.62 = 9,231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.27x = 23,163.62 × 9,231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.27x = 213,839,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,839,660.41/16,785.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,739.72

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