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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.36, 23,177.73 and 9,242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.36, 23,177.73 and 9,242.16 is: 12,755.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.36 : 23,177.73 = 9,242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.36/23,177.73 = 9,242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.36x = 23,177.73 × 9,242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.36x = 214,212,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,212,289.10/16,794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.01

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