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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.61, 23,193.67 and 9,253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.61, 23,193.67 and 9,253.49 is: 12,770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.61 : 23,193.67 = 9,253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.61/23,193.67 = 9,253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.61x = 23,193.67 × 9,253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.61x = 214,622,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,622,393.41/16,806.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.12

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