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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.52, 23,177.16 and 9,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.52, 23,177.16 and 9,241.41 is: 12,752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.52 : 23,177.16 = 9,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.52/23,177.16 = 9,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.52x = 23,177.16 × 9,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.52x = 214,189,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,189,638.20/16,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.78

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