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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.22, 23,116.77 and 9,299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.22, 23,116.77 and 9,299.22 is: 12,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.22 : 23,116.77 = 9,299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.22/23,116.77 = 9,299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.22x = 23,116.77 × 9,299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.22x = 214,967,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,967,929.92/16,751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.97

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