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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.24, 23,110.82 and 9,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.24, 23,110.82 and 9,294.76 is: 12,826.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.24 : 23,110.82 = 9,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.24/23,110.82 = 9,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.24x = 23,110.82 × 9,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.24x = 214,809,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,809,525.30/16,747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.56

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