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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.59, 23,122.73 and 9,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.59, 23,122.73 and 9,200.72 is: 12,697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.59 : 23,122.73 = 9,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.59/23,122.73 = 9,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.59x = 23,122.73 × 9,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.59x = 212,745,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,745,671.75/16,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.00

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