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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.08, 23,192.44 and 9,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.08, 23,192.44 and 9,252.16 is: 12,768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.08 : 23,192.44 = 9,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.08/23,192.44 = 9,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.08x = 23,192.44 × 9,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.08x = 214,580,165.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,580,165.67/16,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.01

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