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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.46, 23,366.52 and 9,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.46, 23,366.52 and 9,762.72 is: 13,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.46 : 23,366.52 = 9,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.46/23,366.52 = 9,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.46x = 23,366.52 × 9,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.46x = 228,120,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,120,792.13/16,934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.80

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