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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.52, 23,193.52 and 9,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.52, 23,193.52 and 9,252.44 is: 12,768.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.52 : 23,193.52 = 9,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.52/23,193.52 = 9,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.52x = 23,193.52 × 9,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.52x = 214,596,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,596,652.19/16,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.65

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