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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756.65, 23,124.23 and 9,099.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756.65, 23,124.23 and 9,099.95 is: 12,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756.65 : 23,124.23 = 9,099.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756.65/23,124.23 = 9,099.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756.65x = 23,124.23 × 9,099.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756.65x = 210,429,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,429,209.79/16,756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.95

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