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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.31, 23,168.48 and 9,235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.31, 23,168.48 and 9,235.22 is: 12,744.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.31 : 23,168.48 = 9,235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.31/23,168.48 = 9,235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.31x = 23,168.48 × 9,235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.31x = 213,966,009.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,966,009.87/16,788.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.94

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