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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.98, 23,196.95 and 9,255.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.98, 23,196.95 and 9,255.87 is: 12,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.98 : 23,196.95 = 9,255.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.98/23,196.95 = 9,255.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.98x = 23,196.95 × 9,255.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.98x = 214,707,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,707,953.60/16,808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.41

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