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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.98, 23,189.85 and 9,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.98, 23,189.85 and 9,249.84 is: 12,764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.98 : 23,189.85 = 9,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.98/23,189.85 = 9,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.98x = 23,189.85 × 9,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.98x = 214,502,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,502,402.12/16,804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.22

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