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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.58, 23,199.15 and 9,257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.58, 23,199.15 and 9,257.73 is: 12,775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.58 : 23,199.15 = 9,257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.58/23,199.15 = 9,257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.58x = 23,199.15 × 9,257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.58x = 214,771,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,771,466.93/16,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.21

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