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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.59, 23,182.45 and 9,244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.59, 23,182.45 and 9,244.63 is: 12,757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.59 : 23,182.45 = 9,244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.59/23,182.45 = 9,244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.59x = 23,182.45 × 9,244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.59x = 214,313,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,313,172.74/16,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.05

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