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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.03, 23,186.45 and 9,247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.03, 23,186.45 and 9,247.97 is: 12,762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.03 : 23,186.45 = 9,247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.03/23,186.45 = 9,247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.03x = 23,186.45 × 9,247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.03x = 214,427,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,427,547.77/16,802.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.00

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