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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.41, 23,247.99 and 9,189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.41, 23,247.99 and 9,189.75 is: 12,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.41 : 23,247.99 = 9,189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.41/23,247.99 = 9,189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.41x = 23,247.99 × 9,189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.41x = 213,643,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,643,216.10/16,846.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,681.82

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