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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.62, 23,117.56 and 9,197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.62, 23,117.56 and 9,197.88 is: 12,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.62 : 23,117.56 = 9,197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.62/23,117.56 = 9,197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.62x = 23,117.56 × 9,197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.62x = 212,632,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,632,621.37/16,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.26

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