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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.63, 23,180.94 and 9,244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.63, 23,180.94 and 9,244.83 is: 12,757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.63 : 23,180.94 = 9,244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.63/23,180.94 = 9,244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.63x = 23,180.94 × 9,244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.63x = 214,303,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,303,849.54/16,797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.98

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