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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.26, 23,193.14 and 9,253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.26, 23,193.14 and 9,253.05 is: 12,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.26 : 23,193.14 = 9,253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.26/23,193.14 = 9,253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.26x = 23,193.14 × 9,253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.26x = 214,607,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,607,237.81/16,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.49

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