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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.75, 23,461.10 and 9,549.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.75, 23,461.10 and 9,549.19 is: 13,178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.75 : 23,461.10 = 9,549.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.75/23,461.10 = 9,549.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.75x = 23,461.10 × 9,549.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.75x = 224,034,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,034,501.51/16,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.69

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