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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.73, 23,195.86 and 9,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.73, 23,195.86 and 9,254.91 is: 12,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.73 : 23,195.86 = 9,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.73/23,195.86 = 9,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.73x = 23,195.86 × 9,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.73x = 214,675,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,675,538.68/16,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.67

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