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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.19, 23,188.23 and 9,249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.19, 23,188.23 and 9,249.36 is: 12,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.19 : 23,188.23 = 9,249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.19/23,188.23 = 9,249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.19x = 23,188.23 × 9,249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.19x = 214,476,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,476,252.35/16,803.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.02

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