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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.48, 23,194.78 and 9,254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.48, 23,194.78 and 9,254.51 is: 12,770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.48 : 23,194.78 = 9,254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.48/23,194.78 = 9,254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.48x = 23,194.78 × 9,254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.48x = 214,656,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,656,323.46/16,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.72

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