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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.74, 23,197.25 and 9,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.74, 23,197.25 and 9,255.92 is: 12,773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.74 : 23,197.25 = 9,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.74/23,197.25 = 9,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.74x = 23,197.25 × 9,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.74x = 214,711,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,711,727.95/16,809.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.06

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