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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.26, 23,189.96 and 9,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.26, 23,189.96 and 9,251.35 is: 12,766.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.26 : 23,189.96 = 9,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.26/23,189.96 = 9,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.26x = 23,189.96 × 9,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.26x = 214,538,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,538,401.60/16,804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.91

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