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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.28, 23,182.65 and 9,245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.28, 23,182.65 and 9,245.22 is: 12,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.28 : 23,182.65 = 9,245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.28/23,182.65 = 9,245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.28x = 23,182.65 × 9,245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.28x = 214,328,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,328,699.43/16,799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.21

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