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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.62, 23,114.36 and 9,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.62, 23,114.36 and 9,196.08 is: 12,690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.62 : 23,114.36 = 9,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.62/23,114.36 = 9,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.62x = 23,114.36 × 9,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.62x = 212,561,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,561,388.14/16,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.52

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