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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.79, 23,119.31 and 9,586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.79, 23,119.31 and 9,586.25 is: 13,225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.79 : 23,119.31 = 9,586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.79/23,119.31 = 9,586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.79x = 23,119.31 × 9,586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.79x = 221,627,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,627,485.49/16,757.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.34

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