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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,931.92, 23,367.37 and 9,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,931.92, 23,367.37 and 9,764.14 is: 13,475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,931.92 : 23,367.37 = 9,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,931.92/23,367.37 = 9,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,931.92x = 23,367.37 × 9,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,931.92x = 228,162,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,162,272.11/16,931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.27

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