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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.68, 23,165.96 and 9,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.68, 23,165.96 and 9,233.36 is: 12,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.68 : 23,165.96 = 9,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.68/23,165.96 = 9,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.68x = 23,165.96 × 9,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.68x = 213,899,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,899,648.43/16,786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.22

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