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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.15, 23,186.79 and 9,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.15, 23,186.79 and 9,248.32 is: 12,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.15 : 23,186.79 = 9,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.15/23,186.79 = 9,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.15x = 23,186.79 × 9,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.15x = 214,438,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,438,807.45/16,802.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.58

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