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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.26, 23,119.48 and 9,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.26, 23,119.48 and 9,301.26 is: 12,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.26 : 23,119.48 = 9,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.26/23,119.48 = 9,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.26x = 23,119.48 × 9,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.26x = 215,040,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,040,294.54/16,753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.73

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