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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.21, 23,173.78 and 9,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.21, 23,173.78 and 9,239.08 is: 12,750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.21 : 23,173.78 = 9,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.21/23,173.78 = 9,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.21x = 23,173.78 × 9,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.21x = 214,104,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,104,407.32/16,792.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.22

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