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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.72, 23,114.64 and 9,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.72, 23,114.64 and 9,297.72 is: 12,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.72 : 23,114.64 = 9,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.72/23,114.64 = 9,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.72x = 23,114.64 × 9,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.72x = 214,913,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,913,450.62/16,749.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.87

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