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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.52, 23,195.56 and 9,254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.52, 23,195.56 and 9,254.69 is: 12,771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.52 : 23,195.56 = 9,254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.52/23,195.56 = 9,254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.52x = 23,195.56 × 9,254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.52x = 214,667,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,667,554.93/16,808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.36

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