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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.52, 23,103.26 and 9,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.52, 23,103.26 and 9,289.52 is: 12,819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.52 : 23,103.26 = 9,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.52/23,103.26 = 9,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.52x = 23,103.26 × 9,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.52x = 214,618,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,618,195.84/16,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.52

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