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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.73, 23,126.98 and 9,588.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.73, 23,126.98 and 9,588.19 is: 13,230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.73 : 23,126.98 = 9,588.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.73/23,126.98 = 9,588.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.73x = 23,126.98 × 9,588.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.73x = 221,745,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,745,878.37/16,759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.87

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