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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.64, 23,093.46 and 9,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.64, 23,093.46 and 9,281.64 is: 12,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.64 : 23,093.46 = 9,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.64/23,093.46 = 9,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.64x = 23,093.46 × 9,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.64x = 214,345,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,345,182.07/16,733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.24

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