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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.51, 23,367.11 and 9,762.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.51, 23,367.11 and 9,762.29 is: 13,472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.51 : 23,367.11 = 9,762.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.51/23,367.11 = 9,762.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.51x = 23,367.11 × 9,762.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.51x = 228,116,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,116,426.26/16,932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.10

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