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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.11, 23,200.52 and 9,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.11, 23,200.52 and 9,258.28 is: 12,776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.11 : 23,200.52 = 9,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.11/23,200.52 = 9,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.11x = 23,200.52 × 9,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.11x = 214,796,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,796,910.31/16,812.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.32

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