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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.48, 23,195.52 and 9,254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.48, 23,195.52 and 9,254.66 is: 12,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.48 : 23,195.52 = 9,254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.48/23,195.52 = 9,254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.48x = 23,195.52 × 9,254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.48x = 214,666,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,666,558.43/16,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.32

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