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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.39, 23,117.96 and 9,299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.39, 23,117.96 and 9,299.39 is: 12,833.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.39 : 23,117.96 = 9,299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.39/23,117.96 = 9,299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.39x = 23,117.96 × 9,299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.39x = 214,982,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,982,926.04/16,751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.74

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