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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.36, 23,181.87 and 9,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.36, 23,181.87 and 9,245.16 is: 12,759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.36 : 23,181.87 = 9,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.36/23,181.87 = 9,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.36x = 23,181.87 × 9,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.36x = 214,320,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,320,097.25/16,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.15

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