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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.48, 23,196.51 and 9,255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.48, 23,196.51 and 9,255.96 is: 12,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.48 : 23,196.51 = 9,255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.48/23,196.51 = 9,255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.48x = 23,196.51 × 9,255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.48x = 214,705,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,705,968.70/16,809.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.91

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