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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.91, 23,182.52 and 9,245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.91, 23,182.52 and 9,245.68 is: 12,759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.91 : 23,182.52 = 9,245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.91/23,182.52 = 9,245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.91x = 23,182.52 × 9,245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.91x = 214,338,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,338,161.51/16,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.81

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