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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.52, 23,197.77 and 9,256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.52, 23,197.77 and 9,256.18 is: 12,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.52 : 23,197.77 = 9,256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.52/23,197.77 = 9,256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.52x = 23,197.77 × 9,256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.52x = 214,722,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,722,734.72/16,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.88

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