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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.28, 23,173.34 and 9,239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.28, 23,173.34 and 9,239.19 is: 12,750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.28 : 23,173.34 = 9,239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.28/23,173.34 = 9,239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.28x = 23,173.34 × 9,239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.28x = 214,102,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,102,891.19/16,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.08

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