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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.65, 23,119.93 and 9,488.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.65, 23,119.93 and 9,488.75 is: 13,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.65 : 23,119.93 = 9,488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.65/23,119.93 = 9,488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.65x = 23,119.93 × 9,488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.65x = 219,379,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,379,344.48/16,757.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.29

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