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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.89, 23,117.27 and 9,298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.89, 23,117.27 and 9,298.89 is: 12,833.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.89 : 23,117.27 = 9,298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.89/23,117.27 = 9,298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.89x = 23,117.27 × 9,298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.89x = 214,964,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,964,904.34/16,750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.04

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