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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,816.96, 23,207.57 and 9,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,816.96, 23,207.57 and 9,263.32 is: 12,783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,816.96 : 23,207.57 = 9,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,816.96/23,207.57 = 9,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,816.96x = 23,207.57 × 9,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,816.96x = 214,979,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,979,188.04/16,816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.48

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