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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.82, 23,172.76 and 9,238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.82, 23,172.76 and 9,238.92 is: 12,749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.82 : 23,172.76 = 9,238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.82/23,172.76 = 9,238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.82x = 23,172.76 × 9,238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.82x = 214,091,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,091,229.62/16,791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.74

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