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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.48, 23,190.54 and 9,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.48, 23,190.54 and 9,250.34 is: 12,764.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.48 : 23,190.54 = 9,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.48/23,190.54 = 9,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.48x = 23,190.54 × 9,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.48x = 214,520,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,520,379.78/16,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.91

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