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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.46, 23,122.77 and 9,202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.46, 23,122.77 and 9,202.47 is: 12,699.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.46 : 23,122.77 = 9,202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.46/23,122.77 = 9,202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.46x = 23,122.77 × 9,202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.46x = 212,786,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,786,527.79/16,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.54

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