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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.14, 23,172.24 and 9,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.14, 23,172.24 and 9,237.24 is: 12,746.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.14 : 23,172.24 = 9,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.14/23,172.24 = 9,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.14x = 23,172.24 × 9,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.14x = 214,047,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,047,542.22/16,792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.89

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