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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.18, 23,176.53 and 9,241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.18, 23,176.53 and 9,241.38 is: 12,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.18 : 23,176.53 = 9,241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.18/23,176.53 = 9,241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.18x = 23,176.53 × 9,241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.18x = 214,183,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,183,120.81/16,794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.41

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