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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.36, 23,177.68 and 9,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.36, 23,177.68 and 9,242.48 is: 12,754.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.36 : 23,177.68 = 9,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.36/23,177.68 = 9,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.36x = 23,177.68 × 9,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.36x = 214,219,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,219,243.85/16,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.67

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