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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.74, 23,306.55 and 9,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.74, 23,306.55 and 9,232.02 is: 12,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.74 : 23,306.55 = 9,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.74/23,306.55 = 9,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.74x = 23,306.55 × 9,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.74x = 215,166,535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,166,535.73/16,888.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.24

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