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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.97, 23,178.92 and 9,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.97, 23,178.92 and 9,241.92 is: 12,754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.97 : 23,178.92 = 9,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.97/23,178.92 = 9,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.97x = 23,178.92 × 9,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.97x = 214,217,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,217,678.12/16,794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.87

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