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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.66, 23,187.48 and 9,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.66, 23,187.48 and 9,248.82 is: 12,763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.66 : 23,187.48 = 9,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.66/23,187.48 = 9,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.66x = 23,187.48 × 9,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.66x = 214,456,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,456,782.53/16,802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.27

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