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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.46, 23,127.98 and 9,307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.46, 23,127.98 and 9,307.46 is: 12,844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.46 : 23,127.98 = 9,307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.46/23,127.98 = 9,307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.46x = 23,127.98 × 9,307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.46x = 215,262,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,262,748.73/16,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.25

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