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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.69, 23,119.56 and 9,198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.69, 23,119.56 and 9,198.95 is: 12,695.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.69 : 23,119.56 = 9,198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.69/23,119.56 = 9,198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.69x = 23,119.56 × 9,198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.69x = 212,675,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,675,560.86/16,752.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.01

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