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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.39, 23,191.52 and 9,252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.39, 23,191.52 and 9,252.47 is: 12,768.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.39 : 23,191.52 = 9,252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.39/23,191.52 = 9,252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.39x = 23,191.52 × 9,252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.39x = 214,578,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,578,854.77/16,805.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.46

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