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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.02, 23,175.25 and 9,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.02, 23,175.25 and 9,718.90 is: 13,413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.02 : 23,175.25 = 9,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.02/23,175.25 = 9,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.02x = 23,175.25 × 9,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.02x = 225,237,854.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,237,854.99/16,792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.39

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