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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.15, 23,126.30 and 9,101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.15, 23,126.30 and 9,101.45 is: 12,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.15 : 23,126.30 = 9,101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.15/23,126.30 = 9,101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.15x = 23,126.30 × 9,101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.15x = 210,482,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,482,770.26/16,758.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.02

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