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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.73, 23,165.20 and 9,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.73, 23,165.20 and 9,233.06 is: 12,741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.73 : 23,165.20 = 9,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.73/23,165.20 = 9,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.73x = 23,165.20 × 9,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.73x = 213,885,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,885,577.23/16,786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.35

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