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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.40, 23,176.74 and 9,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.40, 23,176.74 and 9,240.28 is: 12,751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.40 : 23,176.74 = 9,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.40/23,176.74 = 9,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.40x = 23,176.74 × 9,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.40x = 214,159,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,159,567.09/16,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.08

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