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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.51, 23,181.12 and 9,244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.51, 23,181.12 and 9,244.13 is: 12,757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.51 : 23,181.12 = 9,244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.51/23,181.12 = 9,244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.51x = 23,181.12 × 9,244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.51x = 214,289,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,289,170.92/16,797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.20

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