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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.06, 23,177.17 and 9,241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.06, 23,177.17 and 9,241.23 is: 12,752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.06 : 23,177.17 = 9,241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.06/23,177.17 = 9,241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.06x = 23,177.17 × 9,241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.06x = 214,185,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,185,558.72/16,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.89

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