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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.92, 23,211.63 and 9,266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.92, 23,211.63 and 9,266.49 is: 12,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.92 : 23,211.63 = 9,266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.92/23,211.63 = 9,266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.92x = 23,211.63 × 9,266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.92x = 215,090,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,090,337.28/16,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.83

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