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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.08, 23,119.57 and 9,200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.08, 23,119.57 and 9,200.18 is: 12,696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.08 : 23,119.57 = 9,200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.08/23,119.57 = 9,200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.08x = 23,119.57 × 9,200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.08x = 212,704,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,704,205.52/16,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.42

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