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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.98, 23,091.53 and 9,280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.98, 23,091.53 and 9,280.98 is: 12,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.98 : 23,091.53 = 9,280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.98/23,091.53 = 9,280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.98x = 23,091.53 × 9,280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.98x = 214,312,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,312,028.10/16,732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.76

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