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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.17, 23,116.93 and 9,198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.17, 23,116.93 and 9,198.27 is: 12,693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.17 : 23,116.93 = 9,198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.17/23,116.93 = 9,198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.17x = 23,116.93 × 9,198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.17x = 212,635,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,635,812.03/16,751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.79

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