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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.38, 23,177.10 and 9,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.38, 23,177.10 and 9,241.68 is: 12,753.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.38 : 23,177.10 = 9,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.38/23,177.10 = 9,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.38x = 23,177.10 × 9,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.38x = 214,195,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,195,341.53/16,795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.23

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