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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.73, 23,195.22 and 9,254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.73, 23,195.22 and 9,254.63 is: 12,771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.73 : 23,195.22 = 9,254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.73/23,195.22 = 9,254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.73x = 23,195.22 × 9,254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.73x = 214,663,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,663,178.87/16,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.69

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