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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.59, 23,165.47 and 9,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.59, 23,165.47 and 9,233.03 is: 12,741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.59 : 23,165.47 = 9,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.59/23,165.47 = 9,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.59x = 23,165.47 × 9,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.59x = 213,887,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,887,548.93/16,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.58

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