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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.08, 23,392.42 and 9,499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.08, 23,392.42 and 9,499.08 is: 13,108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.08 : 23,392.42 = 9,499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.08/23,392.42 = 9,499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.08x = 23,392.42 × 9,499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.08x = 222,206,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,206,468.97/16,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,108.69

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