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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.81, 23,175.45 and 9,239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.81, 23,175.45 and 9,239.98 is: 12,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.81 : 23,175.45 = 9,239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.81/23,175.45 = 9,239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.81x = 23,175.45 × 9,239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.81x = 214,140,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,140,694.49/16,793.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.17

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