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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.66, 23,113.44 and 9,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.66, 23,113.44 and 9,195.70 is: 12,690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.66 : 23,113.44 = 9,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.66/23,113.44 = 9,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.66x = 23,113.44 × 9,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.66x = 212,544,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,544,260.21/16,748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.22

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