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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.98, 23,174.49 and 9,239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.98, 23,174.49 and 9,239.41 is: 12,750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.98 : 23,174.49 = 9,239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.98/23,174.49 = 9,239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.98x = 23,174.49 × 9,239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.98x = 214,118,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,118,614.65/16,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.48

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