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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.96, 23,113.68 and 9,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.96, 23,113.68 and 9,296.96 is: 12,829.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.96 : 23,113.68 = 9,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.96/23,113.68 = 9,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.96x = 23,113.68 × 9,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.96x = 214,886,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,886,958.41/16,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.87

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