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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.52, 23,196.93 and 9,255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.52, 23,196.93 and 9,255.69 is: 12,772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.52 : 23,196.93 = 9,255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.52/23,196.93 = 9,255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.52x = 23,196.93 × 9,255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.52x = 214,703,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,703,593.03/16,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.74

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