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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.09, 23,194.97 and 9,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.09, 23,194.97 and 9,254.27 is: 12,770.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.09 : 23,194.97 = 9,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.09/23,194.97 = 9,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.09x = 23,194.97 × 9,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.09x = 214,652,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,652,483.03/16,808.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.78

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