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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.28, 23,188.34 and 9,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.28, 23,188.34 and 9,249.45 is: 12,764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.28 : 23,188.34 = 9,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.28/23,188.34 = 9,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.28x = 23,188.34 × 9,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.28x = 214,479,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,479,229.22/16,803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.13

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