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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.44, 23,117.02 and 9,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.44, 23,117.02 and 9,299.44 is: 12,833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.44 : 23,117.02 = 9,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.44/23,117.02 = 9,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.44x = 23,117.02 × 9,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.44x = 214,975,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,975,340.47/16,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.25

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