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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.51, 23,193.54 and 9,253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.51, 23,193.54 and 9,253.17 is: 12,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.51 : 23,193.54 = 9,253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.51/23,193.54 = 9,253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.51x = 23,193.54 × 9,253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.51x = 214,613,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,613,768.52/16,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.68

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