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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.67, 23,176.63 and 9,240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.67, 23,176.63 and 9,240.83 is: 12,752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.67 : 23,176.63 = 9,240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.67/23,176.63 = 9,240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.67x = 23,176.63 × 9,240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.67x = 214,171,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,171,297.80/16,794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.34

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