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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.86, 23,181.12 and 9,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.86, 23,181.12 and 9,245.34 is: 12,757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.86 : 23,181.12 = 9,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.86/23,181.12 = 9,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.86x = 23,181.12 × 9,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.86x = 214,317,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,317,335.98/16,798.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.85

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