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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.71, 23,169.02 and 9,235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.71, 23,169.02 and 9,235.62 is: 12,745.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.71 : 23,169.02 = 9,235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.71/23,169.02 = 9,235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.71x = 23,169.02 × 9,235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.71x = 213,980,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,980,270.26/16,788.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.49

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