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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.56, 23,118.93 and 9,484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.56, 23,118.93 and 9,484.07 is: 13,088.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.56 : 23,118.93 = 9,484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.56/23,118.93 = 9,484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.56x = 23,118.93 × 9,484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.56x = 219,261,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,261,434.85/16,752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,088.24

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