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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.75, 23,186.55 and 9,349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.75, 23,186.55 and 9,349.75 is: 12,902.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.75 : 23,186.55 = 9,349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.75/23,186.55 = 9,349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.75x = 23,186.55 × 9,349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.75x = 216,788,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,788,445.86/16,801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.73

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