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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.87, 23,111.96 and 9,194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.87, 23,111.96 and 9,194.33 is: 12,688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.87 : 23,111.96 = 9,194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.87/23,111.96 = 9,194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.87x = 23,111.96 × 9,194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.87x = 212,498,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,498,987.19/16,747.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.12

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