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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.48, 23,176.94 and 9,241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.48, 23,176.94 and 9,241.36 is: 12,753.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.48 : 23,176.94 = 9,241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.48/23,176.94 = 9,241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.48x = 23,176.94 × 9,241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.48x = 214,186,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,186,342.09/16,794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.38

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