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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.16, 23,333.94 and 9,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.16, 23,333.94 and 9,252.30 is: 12,767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.16 : 23,333.94 = 9,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.16/23,333.94 = 9,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.16x = 23,333.94 × 9,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.16x = 215,892,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,892,613.06/16,909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.79

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