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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.12, 23,186.36 and 9,247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.12, 23,186.36 and 9,247.76 is: 12,761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.12 : 23,186.36 = 9,247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.12/23,186.36 = 9,247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.12x = 23,186.36 × 9,247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.12x = 214,421,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,421,892.55/16,802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.60

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