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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.48, 23,119.63 and 9,199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.48, 23,119.63 and 9,199.61 is: 12,695.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.48 : 23,119.63 = 9,199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.48/23,119.63 = 9,199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.48x = 23,119.63 × 9,199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.48x = 212,691,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,691,579.34/16,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.37

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