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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.75, 23,459.73 and 9,548.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.75, 23,459.73 and 9,548.19 is: 13,177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.75 : 23,459.73 = 9,548.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.75/23,459.73 = 9,548.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.75x = 23,459.73 × 9,548.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.75x = 223,997,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,997,959.39/16,998.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,177.32

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