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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.83, 23,163.92 and 9,232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.83, 23,163.92 and 9,232.11 is: 12,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.83 : 23,163.92 = 9,232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.83/23,163.92 = 9,232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.83x = 23,163.92 × 9,232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.83x = 213,851,811.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,851,811.31/16,785.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.02

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