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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.60, 23,188.05 and 9,249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.60, 23,188.05 and 9,249.64 is: 12,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.60 : 23,188.05 = 9,249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.60/23,188.05 = 9,249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.60x = 23,188.05 × 9,249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.60x = 214,481,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,481,161.25/16,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.00

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