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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.56, 23,190.36 and 9,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.56, 23,190.36 and 9,250.92 is: 12,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.56 : 23,190.36 = 9,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.56/23,190.36 = 9,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.56x = 23,190.36 × 9,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.56x = 214,532,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,532,165.13/16,804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.31

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