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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.76, 23,173.70 and 9,238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.76, 23,173.70 and 9,238.91 is: 12,749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.76 : 23,173.70 = 9,238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.76/23,173.70 = 9,238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.76x = 23,173.70 × 9,238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.76x = 214,099,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,099,566.60/16,792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.51

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