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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.97, 23,191.40 and 9,252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.97, 23,191.40 and 9,252.07 is: 12,768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.97 : 23,191.40 = 9,252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.97/23,191.40 = 9,252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.97x = 23,191.40 × 9,252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.97x = 214,568,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,568,293.98/16,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.15

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