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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.65, 23,122.69 and 9,490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.65, 23,122.69 and 9,490.75 is: 13,094.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.65 : 23,122.69 = 9,490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.65/23,122.69 = 9,490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.65x = 23,122.69 × 9,490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.65x = 219,451,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,451,670.12/16,759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,094.05

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