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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.56, 23,203.80 and 9,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.56, 23,203.80 and 9,261.59 is: 12,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.56 : 23,203.80 = 9,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.56/23,203.80 = 9,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.56x = 23,203.80 × 9,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.56x = 214,904,163.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,904,163.21/16,814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.84

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