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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.40, 23,175.36 and 9,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.40, 23,175.36 and 9,239.28 is: 12,749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.40 : 23,175.36 = 9,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.40/23,175.36 = 9,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.40x = 23,175.36 × 9,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.40x = 214,123,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,123,640.14/16,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.70

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