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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.44, 23,118.40 and 9,300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.44, 23,118.40 and 9,300.44 is: 12,834.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.44 : 23,118.40 = 9,300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.44/23,118.40 = 9,300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.44x = 23,118.40 × 9,300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.44x = 215,011,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,011,292.10/16,752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.63

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