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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.26, 23,195.90 and 9,255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.26, 23,195.90 and 9,255.05 is: 12,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.26 : 23,195.90 = 9,255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.26/23,195.90 = 9,255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.26x = 23,195.90 × 9,255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.26x = 214,679,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,679,214.30/16,808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.24

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