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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.36, 23,182.25 and 9,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.36, 23,182.25 and 9,246.40 is: 12,759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.36 : 23,182.25 = 9,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.36/23,182.25 = 9,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.36x = 23,182.25 × 9,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.36x = 214,352,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,352,382.61/16,799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.56

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