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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.94, 23,109.81 and 9,193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.94, 23,109.81 and 9,193.02 is: 12,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.94 : 23,109.81 = 9,193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.94/23,109.81 = 9,193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.94x = 23,109.81 × 9,193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.94x = 212,448,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,448,945.53/16,745.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.59

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