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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.44, 23,111.88 and 9,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.44, 23,111.88 and 9,194.52 is: 12,688.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.44 : 23,111.88 = 9,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.44/23,111.88 = 9,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.44x = 23,111.88 × 9,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.44x = 212,502,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,502,642.90/16,747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.66

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