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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.28, 23,181.27 and 9,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.28, 23,181.27 and 9,244.22 is: 12,756.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.28 : 23,181.27 = 9,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.28/23,181.27 = 9,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.28x = 23,181.27 × 9,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.28x = 214,292,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,292,759.76/16,798.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.83

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