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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.06, 23,126.11 and 9,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.06, 23,126.11 and 9,204.60 is: 12,702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.06 : 23,126.11 = 9,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.06/23,126.11 = 9,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.06x = 23,126.11 × 9,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.06x = 212,866,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,866,577.51/16,758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.34

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