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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.08, 23,101.24 and 9,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.08, 23,101.24 and 9,288.08 is: 12,817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.08 : 23,101.24 = 9,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.08/23,101.24 = 9,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.08x = 23,101.24 × 9,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.08x = 214,566,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,566,165.22/16,740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,817.51

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