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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.02, 23,194.87 and 9,254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.02, 23,194.87 and 9,254.19 is: 12,770.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.02 : 23,194.87 = 9,254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.02/23,194.87 = 9,254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.02x = 23,194.87 × 9,254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.02x = 214,649,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,649,571.76/16,808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.67

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