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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.84, 23,175.64 and 9,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.84, 23,175.64 and 9,240.68 is: 12,752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.84 : 23,175.64 = 9,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.84/23,175.64 = 9,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.84x = 23,175.64 × 9,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.84x = 214,158,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,158,673.04/16,792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.98

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