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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.14, 23,370.74 and 9,764.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.14, 23,370.74 and 9,764.93 is: 13,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.14 : 23,370.74 = 9,764.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.14/23,370.74 = 9,764.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.14x = 23,370.74 × 9,764.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.14x = 228,213,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,213,474.47/16,935.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.74

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