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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.01, 23,110.92 and 9,194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.01, 23,110.92 and 9,194.33 is: 12,687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.01 : 23,110.92 = 9,194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.01/23,110.92 = 9,194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.01x = 23,110.92 × 9,194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.01x = 212,489,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,489,309.53/16,748.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.44

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