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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.78, 23,122.06 and 9,203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.78, 23,122.06 and 9,203.10 is: 12,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.78 : 23,122.06 = 9,203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.78/23,122.06 = 9,203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.78x = 23,122.06 × 9,203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.78x = 212,794,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,794,584.37/16,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.77

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