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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.95, 23,182.15 and 9,245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.95, 23,182.15 and 9,245.07 is: 12,757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.95 : 23,182.15 = 9,245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.95/23,182.15 = 9,245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.95x = 23,182.15 × 9,245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.95x = 214,320,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,320,599.50/16,798.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.98

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