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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.39, 23,186.41 and 9,247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.39, 23,186.41 and 9,247.25 is: 12,760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.39 : 23,186.41 = 9,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.39/23,186.41 = 9,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.39x = 23,186.41 × 9,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.39x = 214,410,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,410,529.87/16,802.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.72

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