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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.07, 23,175.92 and 9,240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.07, 23,175.92 and 9,240.21 is: 12,751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.07 : 23,175.92 = 9,240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.07/23,175.92 = 9,240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.07x = 23,175.92 × 9,240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.07x = 214,150,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,150,390.84/16,794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.55

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