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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.51, 23,171.28 and 9,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.51, 23,171.28 and 9,237.26 is: 12,747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.51 : 23,171.28 = 9,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.51/23,171.28 = 9,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.51x = 23,171.28 × 9,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.51x = 214,039,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,039,022.04/16,790.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.62

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