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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.82, 23,187.15 and 9,249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.82, 23,187.15 and 9,249.64 is: 12,764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.82 : 23,187.15 = 9,249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.82/23,187.15 = 9,249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.82x = 23,187.15 × 9,249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.82x = 214,472,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,472,908.11/16,802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.10

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