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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.62, 23,366.96 and 9,762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.62, 23,366.96 and 9,762.50 is: 13,472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.62 : 23,366.96 = 9,762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.62/23,366.96 = 9,762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.62x = 23,366.96 × 9,762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.62x = 228,119,947
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,119,947/16,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.22

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