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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.12, 23,188.13 and 9,249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.12, 23,188.13 and 9,249.29 is: 12,763.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.12 : 23,188.13 = 9,249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.12/23,188.13 = 9,249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.12x = 23,188.13 × 9,249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.12x = 214,473,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,473,663.70/16,803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.92

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