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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.44, 23,119.78 and 9,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.44, 23,119.78 and 9,301.44 is: 12,836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.44 : 23,119.78 = 9,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.44/23,119.78 = 9,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.44x = 23,119.78 × 9,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.44x = 215,047,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,047,246.48/16,753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,836.01

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