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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.02, 23,197.08 and 9,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.02, 23,197.08 and 9,255.68 is: 12,773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.02 : 23,197.08 = 9,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.02/23,197.08 = 9,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.02x = 23,197.08 × 9,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.02x = 214,704,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,704,749.41/16,809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.19

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