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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.38, 23,118.98 and 9,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.38, 23,118.98 and 9,199.04 is: 12,695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.38 : 23,118.98 = 9,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.38/23,118.98 = 9,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.38x = 23,118.98 × 9,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.38x = 212,672,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,672,260.19/16,752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.05

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