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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.08, 23,193.82 and 9,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.08, 23,193.82 and 9,253.16 is: 12,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.08 : 23,193.82 = 9,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.08/23,193.82 = 9,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.08x = 23,193.82 × 9,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.08x = 214,616,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,616,127.47/16,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.39

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