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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.07, 23,192.37 and 9,355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.07, 23,192.37 and 9,355.83 is: 12,911.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.07 : 23,192.37 = 9,355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.07/23,192.37 = 9,355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.07x = 23,192.37 × 9,355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.07x = 216,983,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,983,708.28/16,806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.04

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