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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.10, 23,326.96 and 9,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.10, 23,326.96 and 9,247.24 is: 12,760.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.10 : 23,326.96 = 9,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.10/23,326.96 = 9,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.10x = 23,326.96 × 9,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.10x = 215,709,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,709,997.59/16,904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.81

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