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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.58, 23,112.04 and 9,295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.58, 23,112.04 and 9,295.58 is: 12,828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.58 : 23,112.04 = 9,295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.58/23,112.04 = 9,295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.58x = 23,112.04 × 9,295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.58x = 214,839,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,839,677.98/16,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.11

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