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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.41, 23,328.57 and 9,248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.41, 23,328.57 and 9,248.05 is: 12,762.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.41 : 23,328.57 = 9,248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.41/23,328.57 = 9,248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.41x = 23,328.57 × 9,248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.41x = 215,743,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,743,781.79/16,904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.57

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