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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.52, 23,107.68 and 9,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.52, 23,107.68 and 9,292.52 is: 12,823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.52 : 23,107.68 = 9,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.52/23,107.68 = 9,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.52x = 23,107.68 × 9,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.52x = 214,728,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,728,578.55/16,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.81

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