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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.31, 23,189.14 and 9,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.31, 23,189.14 and 9,250.48 is: 12,765.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.31 : 23,189.14 = 9,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.31/23,189.14 = 9,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.31x = 23,189.14 × 9,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.31x = 214,510,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,510,675.79/16,804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.22

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