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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.89, 23,174.28 and 9,239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.89, 23,174.28 and 9,239.70 is: 12,750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.89 : 23,174.28 = 9,239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.89/23,174.28 = 9,239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.89x = 23,174.28 × 9,239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.89x = 214,123,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,123,394.92/16,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.84

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