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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,754.76, 23,120.96 and 9,200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,754.76, 23,120.96 and 9,200.84 is: 12,696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,754.76 : 23,120.96 = 9,200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,754.76/23,120.96 = 9,200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,754.76x = 23,120.96 × 9,200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,754.76x = 212,732,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,732,092.00/16,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.82

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