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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.94, 23,092.48 and 9,281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.94, 23,092.48 and 9,281.94 is: 12,808.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.94 : 23,092.48 = 9,281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.94/23,092.48 = 9,281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.94x = 23,092.48 × 9,281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.94x = 214,343,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,343,013.81/16,733.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.88

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