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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.59, 23,196.33 and 9,255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.59, 23,196.33 and 9,255.66 is: 12,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.59 : 23,196.33 = 9,255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.59/23,196.33 = 9,255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.59x = 23,196.33 × 9,255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.59x = 214,697,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,697,343.73/16,809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.32

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