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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.24, 23,175.84 and 9,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.24, 23,175.84 and 9,342.24 is: 12,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.24 : 23,175.84 = 9,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.24/23,175.84 = 9,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.24x = 23,175.84 × 9,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.24x = 216,514,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,514,259.48/16,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.17

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