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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.64, 23,186.34 and 9,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.64, 23,186.34 and 9,248.72 is: 12,763.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.64 : 23,186.34 = 9,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.64/23,186.34 = 9,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.64x = 23,186.34 × 9,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.64x = 214,444,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,444,024.45/16,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.28

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