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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.34, 23,177.54 and 9,242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.34, 23,177.54 and 9,242.10 is: 12,754.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.34 : 23,177.54 = 9,242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.34/23,177.54 = 9,242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.34x = 23,177.54 × 9,242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.34x = 214,209,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,209,165.54/16,794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.84

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