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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.11, 23,194.36 and 9,253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.11, 23,194.36 and 9,253.99 is: 12,770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.11 : 23,194.36 = 9,253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.11/23,194.36 = 9,253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.11x = 23,194.36 × 9,253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.11x = 214,640,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,640,375.50/16,807.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.81

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