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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.67, 23,166.20 and 9,233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.67, 23,166.20 and 9,233.57 is: 12,742.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.67 : 23,166.20 = 9,233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.67/23,166.20 = 9,233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.67x = 23,166.20 × 9,233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.67x = 213,906,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,906,567.34/16,786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.64

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