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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.65, 23,194.62 and 9,254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.65, 23,194.62 and 9,254.73 is: 12,771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.65 : 23,194.62 = 9,254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.65/23,194.62 = 9,254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.65x = 23,194.62 × 9,254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.65x = 214,659,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,659,945.55/16,807.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.56

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