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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.16, 23,182.83 and 9,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.16, 23,182.83 and 9,246 is: 12,759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.16 : 23,182.83 = 9,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.16/23,182.83 = 9,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.16x = 23,182.83 × 9,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.16x = 214,348,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,348,446.18/16,799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.47

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