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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.23, 23,195.83 and 9,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.23, 23,195.83 and 9,254.13 is: 12,770.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.23 : 23,195.83 = 9,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.23/23,195.83 = 9,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.23x = 23,195.83 × 9,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.23x = 214,657,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,657,147.45/16,809.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.19

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