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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.62, 23,190.19 and 9,250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.62, 23,190.19 and 9,250.79 is: 12,765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.62 : 23,190.19 = 9,250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.62/23,190.19 = 9,250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.62x = 23,190.19 × 9,250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.62x = 214,527,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,527,577.75/16,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.99

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