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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.22, 23,179.57 and 9,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.22, 23,179.57 and 9,243.36 is: 12,755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.22 : 23,179.57 = 9,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.22/23,179.57 = 9,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.22x = 23,179.57 × 9,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.22x = 214,257,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,257,110.16/16,797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.51

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