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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.93, 23,117.76 and 9,198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.93, 23,117.76 and 9,198.59 is: 12,694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.93 : 23,117.76 = 9,198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.93/23,117.76 = 9,198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.93x = 23,117.76 × 9,198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.93x = 212,650,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,650,795.96/16,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,694.11

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