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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.45, 23,188.37 and 9,249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.45, 23,188.37 and 9,249.57 is: 12,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.45 : 23,188.37 = 9,249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.45/23,188.37 = 9,249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.45x = 23,188.37 × 9,249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.45x = 214,482,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,482,405.25/16,803.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.19

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