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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.59, 23,350.12 and 9,751.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.59, 23,350.12 and 9,751.21 is: 13,454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.59 : 23,350.12 = 9,751.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.59/23,350.12 = 9,751.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.59x = 23,350.12 × 9,751.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.59x = 227,691,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,691,923.65/16,922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.91

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