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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.88, 23,114.58 and 9,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.88, 23,114.58 and 9,579.72 is: 13,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.88 : 23,114.58 = 9,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.88/23,114.58 = 9,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.88x = 23,114.58 × 9,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.88x = 221,431,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,431,204.32/16,749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.87

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