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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.92, 23,196.88 and 9,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.92, 23,196.88 and 9,255.77 is: 12,773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.92 : 23,196.88 = 9,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.92/23,196.88 = 9,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.92x = 23,196.88 × 9,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.92x = 214,704,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,704,968.57/16,808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.28

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