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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.90, 23,186.44 and 9,248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.90, 23,186.44 and 9,248.07 is: 12,762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.90 : 23,186.44 = 9,248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.90/23,186.44 = 9,248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.90x = 23,186.44 × 9,248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.90x = 214,429,831.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,429,831.73/16,801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.24

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