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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.76, 23,038.76 and 9,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.76, 23,038.76 and 9,242.76 is: 12,755.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.76 : 23,038.76 = 9,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.76/23,038.76 = 9,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.76x = 23,038.76 × 9,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.76x = 212,941,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,941,729.38/16,694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.00

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