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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.98, 23,367.76 and 9,762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.98, 23,367.76 and 9,762.75 is: 13,472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.98 : 23,367.76 = 9,762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.98/23,367.76 = 9,762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.98x = 23,367.76 × 9,762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.98x = 228,133,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,133,574.53/16,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.73

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