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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.15, 23,126.82 and 9,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.15, 23,126.82 and 9,204.66 is: 12,702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.15 : 23,126.82 = 9,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.15/23,126.82 = 9,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.15x = 23,126.82 × 9,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.15x = 212,874,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,874,514.98/16,758.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.75

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