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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.54, 23,117.43 and 9,198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.54, 23,117.43 and 9,198.58 is: 12,694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.54 : 23,117.43 = 9,198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.54/23,117.43 = 9,198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.54x = 23,117.43 × 9,198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.54x = 212,647,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,647,529.25/16,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,694.21

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