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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.93, 23,088.35 and 9,278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.93, 23,088.35 and 9,278.93 is: 12,804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.93 : 23,088.35 = 9,278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.93/23,088.35 = 9,278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.93x = 23,088.35 × 9,278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.93x = 214,235,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,235,137.07/16,730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.74

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