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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.07, 23,191.02 and 9,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.07, 23,191.02 and 9,251.13 is: 12,766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.07 : 23,191.02 = 9,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.07/23,191.02 = 9,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.07x = 23,191.02 × 9,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.07x = 214,543,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,543,140.85/16,805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.57

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