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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.48, 23,171.16 and 9,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.48, 23,171.16 and 9,237.44 is: 12,747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.48 : 23,171.16 = 9,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.48/23,171.16 = 9,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.48x = 23,171.16 × 9,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.48x = 214,042,200.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,042,200.23/16,790.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.83

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