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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.28, 23,170.50 and 9,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.28, 23,170.50 and 9,237 is: 12,747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.28 : 23,170.50 = 9,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.28/23,170.50 = 9,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.28x = 23,170.50 × 9,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.28x = 214,025,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,025,908.50/16,790.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.01

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