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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.28, 23,116.77 and 9,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.28, 23,116.77 and 9,299.28 is: 12,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.28 : 23,116.77 = 9,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.28/23,116.77 = 9,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.28x = 23,116.77 × 9,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.28x = 214,969,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,969,316.93/16,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.01

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