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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.14, 23,183.02 and 9,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.14, 23,183.02 and 9,246.34 is: 12,760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.14 : 23,183.02 = 9,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.14/23,183.02 = 9,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.14x = 23,183.02 × 9,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.14x = 214,358,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,358,085.15/16,799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.06

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