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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.34, 23,181.21 and 9,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.34, 23,181.21 and 9,244.67 is: 12,757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.34 : 23,181.21 = 9,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.34/23,181.21 = 9,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.34x = 23,181.21 × 9,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.34x = 214,302,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,302,520.74/16,798.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.36

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