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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.73, 23,178.48 and 9,242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.73, 23,178.48 and 9,242.46 is: 12,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.73 : 23,178.48 = 9,242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.73/23,178.48 = 9,242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.73x = 23,178.48 × 9,242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.73x = 214,226,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,226,174.26/16,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.80

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