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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.10, 23,190.12 and 9,251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.10, 23,190.12 and 9,251.15 is: 12,766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.10 : 23,190.12 = 9,251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.10/23,190.12 = 9,251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.10x = 23,190.12 × 9,251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.10x = 214,535,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,535,162.69/16,805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.07

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