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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.36, 23,179.12 and 9,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.36, 23,179.12 and 9,243.16 is: 12,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.36 : 23,179.12 = 9,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.36/23,179.12 = 9,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.36x = 23,179.12 × 9,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.36x = 214,248,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,248,314.82/16,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.40

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