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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.53, 23,181.62 and 9,244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.53, 23,181.62 and 9,244.47 is: 12,757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.53 : 23,181.62 = 9,244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.53/23,181.62 = 9,244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.53x = 23,181.62 × 9,244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.53x = 214,301,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,301,744.42/16,798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.17

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