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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.52, 23,196.28 and 9,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.52, 23,196.28 and 9,254.44 is: 12,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.52 : 23,196.28 = 9,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.52/23,196.28 = 9,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.52x = 23,196.28 × 9,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.52x = 214,668,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,668,581.48/16,808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.41

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