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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.92, 23,193.60 and 9,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.92, 23,193.60 and 9,253.72 is: 12,770.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.92 : 23,193.60 = 9,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.92/23,193.60 = 9,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.92x = 23,193.60 × 9,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.92x = 214,627,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,627,080.19/16,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.92

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