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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.39, 23,202.96 and 9,259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.39, 23,202.96 and 9,259.91 is: 12,778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.39 : 23,202.96 = 9,259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.39/23,202.96 = 9,259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.39x = 23,202.96 × 9,259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.39x = 214,857,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,857,321.33/16,813.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.94

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