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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.95, 23,180.78 and 9,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.95, 23,180.78 and 9,244.07 is: 12,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.95 : 23,180.78 = 9,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.95/23,180.78 = 9,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.95x = 23,180.78 × 9,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.95x = 214,284,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,284,706.75/16,797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.60

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