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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.59, 23,181.08 and 9,243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.59, 23,181.08 and 9,243.63 is: 12,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.59 : 23,181.08 = 9,243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.59/23,181.08 = 9,243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.59x = 23,181.08 × 9,243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.59x = 214,277,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,277,280.30/16,798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.67

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