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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.76, 23,193.83 and 9,253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.76, 23,193.83 and 9,253.55 is: 12,770.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.76 : 23,193.83 = 9,253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.76/23,193.83 = 9,253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.76x = 23,193.83 × 9,253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.76x = 214,625,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,625,265.60/16,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.17

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