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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.20, 23,111.52 and 9,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.20, 23,111.52 and 9,295.20 is: 12,827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.20 : 23,111.52 = 9,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.20/23,111.52 = 9,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.20x = 23,111.52 × 9,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.20x = 214,826,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,826,200.70/16,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.59

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