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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.47, 23,194.86 and 9,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.47, 23,194.86 and 9,254.58 is: 12,771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.47 : 23,194.86 = 9,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.47/23,194.86 = 9,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.47x = 23,194.86 × 9,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.47x = 214,658,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,658,687.46/16,807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.62

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