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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.44, 23,115.64 and 9,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.44, 23,115.64 and 9,298.44 is: 12,831.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.44 : 23,115.64 = 9,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.44/23,115.64 = 9,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.44x = 23,115.64 × 9,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.44x = 214,939,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,939,391.60/16,750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.87

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