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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.22, 23,186.24 and 9,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.22, 23,186.24 and 9,248.36 is: 12,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.22 : 23,186.24 = 9,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.22/23,186.24 = 9,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.22x = 23,186.24 × 9,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.22x = 214,434,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,434,694.57/16,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.28

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