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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.48, 23,187.78 and 9,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.48, 23,187.78 and 9,248.34 is: 12,762.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.48 : 23,187.78 = 9,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.48/23,187.78 = 9,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.48x = 23,187.78 × 9,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.48x = 214,448,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,448,473.29/16,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.15

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