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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.47, 23,392.40 and 9,498.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.47, 23,392.40 and 9,498.99 is: 13,108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.47 : 23,392.40 = 9,498.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.47/23,392.40 = 9,498.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.47x = 23,392.40 × 9,498.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.47x = 222,204,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,204,126.18/16,951.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,108.25

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