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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.17, 23,113.33 and 9,194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.17, 23,113.33 and 9,194.45 is: 12,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.17 : 23,113.33 = 9,194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.17/23,113.33 = 9,194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.17x = 23,113.33 × 9,194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.17x = 212,514,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,514,218.47/16,748.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.80

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