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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,754.80, 23,122.10 and 9,486.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,754.80, 23,122.10 and 9,486.33 is: 13,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,754.80 : 23,122.10 = 9,486.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,754.80/23,122.10 = 9,486.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,754.80x = 23,122.10 × 9,486.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,754.80x = 219,343,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,343,870.89/16,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.41

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