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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.46, 23,190.71 and 9,251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.46, 23,190.71 and 9,251.57 is: 12,767.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.46 : 23,190.71 = 9,251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.46/23,190.71 = 9,251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.46x = 23,190.71 × 9,251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.46x = 214,550,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,550,358.19/16,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.46

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