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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.64, 23,372.48 and 9,766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.64, 23,372.48 and 9,766.52 is: 13,477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.64 : 23,372.48 = 9,766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.64/23,372.48 = 9,766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.64x = 23,372.48 × 9,766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.64x = 228,267,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,267,793.37/16,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.75

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