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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.06, 23,175.80 and 9,240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.06, 23,175.80 and 9,240.23 is: 12,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.06 : 23,175.80 = 9,240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.06/23,175.80 = 9,240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.06x = 23,175.80 × 9,240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.06x = 214,149,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,149,560.35/16,794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.51

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