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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.41, 23,177.05 and 9,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.41, 23,177.05 and 9,241.30 is: 12,752.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.41 : 23,177.05 = 9,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.41/23,177.05 = 9,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.41x = 23,177.05 × 9,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.41x = 214,186,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,186,072.17/16,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.66

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