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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.04, 23,186.76 and 9,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.04, 23,186.76 and 9,248.16 is: 12,762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.04 : 23,186.76 = 9,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.04/23,186.76 = 9,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.04x = 23,186.76 × 9,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.04x = 214,434,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,434,866.36/16,802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.43

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