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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.39, 23,204.34 and 9,260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.39, 23,204.34 and 9,260.91 is: 12,780.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.39 : 23,204.34 = 9,260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.39/23,204.34 = 9,260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.39x = 23,204.34 × 9,260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.39x = 214,893,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,893,304.35/16,814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.32

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