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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.39, 23,116.58 and 9,298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.39, 23,116.58 and 9,298.39 is: 12,832.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.39 : 23,116.58 = 9,298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.39/23,116.58 = 9,298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.39x = 23,116.58 × 9,298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.39x = 214,946,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,946,976.31/16,750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.36

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