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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.31, 23,337.92 and 9,254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.31, 23,337.92 and 9,254.03 is: 12,769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.31 : 23,337.92 = 9,254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.31/23,337.92 = 9,254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.31x = 23,337.92 × 9,254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.31x = 215,969,765.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,969,765.55/16,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.97

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