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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.89, 23,183.91 and 9,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.89, 23,183.91 and 9,246.72 is: 12,761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.89 : 23,183.91 = 9,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.89/23,183.91 = 9,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.89x = 23,183.91 × 9,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.89x = 214,375,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,375,124.28/16,798.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.27

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