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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.41, 23,195.41 and 9,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.41, 23,195.41 and 9,254.58 is: 12,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.41 : 23,195.41 = 9,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.41/23,195.41 = 9,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.41x = 23,195.41 × 9,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.41x = 214,663,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,663,696.35/16,808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.21

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