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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.77, 23,191.84 and 9,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.77, 23,191.84 and 9,252.23 is: 12,768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.77 : 23,191.84 = 9,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.77/23,191.84 = 9,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.77x = 23,191.84 × 9,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.77x = 214,576,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,576,211.82/16,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.01

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