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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.66, 23,192.76 and 9,252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.66, 23,192.76 and 9,252.91 is: 12,768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.66 : 23,192.76 = 9,252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.66/23,192.76 = 9,252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.66x = 23,192.76 × 9,252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.66x = 214,600,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,600,520.93/16,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.78

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