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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.95, 23,164.48 and 9,233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.95, 23,164.48 and 9,233.19 is: 12,740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.95 : 23,164.48 = 9,233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.95/23,164.48 = 9,233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.95x = 23,164.48 × 9,233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.95x = 213,882,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,882,056.63/16,786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.97

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