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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.36, 23,090.67 and 9,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.36, 23,090.67 and 9,280.36 is: 12,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.36 : 23,090.67 = 9,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.36/23,090.67 = 9,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.36x = 23,090.67 × 9,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.36x = 214,289,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,289,683.84/16,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.90

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