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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.76, 23,174.40 and 9,239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.76, 23,174.40 and 9,239.51 is: 12,750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.76 : 23,174.40 = 9,239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.76/23,174.40 = 9,239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.76x = 23,174.40 × 9,239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.76x = 214,120,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,120,100.54/16,792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.74

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