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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.54, 23,115.79 and 9,197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.54, 23,115.79 and 9,197.36 is: 12,692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.54 : 23,115.79 = 9,197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.54/23,115.79 = 9,197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.54x = 23,115.79 × 9,197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.54x = 212,604,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,604,212.15/16,750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,692.38

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