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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.44, 23,112.84 and 9,296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.44, 23,112.84 and 9,296.44 is: 12,829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.44 : 23,112.84 = 9,296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.44/23,112.84 = 9,296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.44x = 23,112.84 × 9,296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.44x = 214,867,107.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,867,107.37/16,748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.08

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