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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.78, 23,116.08 and 9,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.78, 23,116.08 and 9,298.78 is: 12,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.78 : 23,116.08 = 9,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.78/23,116.08 = 9,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.78x = 23,116.08 × 9,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.78x = 214,951,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,951,342.38/16,750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.32

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