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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.67, 23,183.57 and 9,246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.67, 23,183.57 and 9,246.42 is: 12,760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.67 : 23,183.57 = 9,246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.67/23,183.57 = 9,246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.67x = 23,183.57 × 9,246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.67x = 214,364,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,364,979.09/16,798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.83

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