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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.55, 23,307.66 and 9,232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.55, 23,307.66 and 9,232.98 is: 12,741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.55 : 23,307.66 = 9,232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.55/23,307.66 = 9,232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.55x = 23,307.66 × 9,232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.55x = 215,199,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,199,158.63/16,889.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.56

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