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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.93, 23,093.86 and 9,282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.93, 23,093.86 and 9,282.93 is: 12,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.93 : 23,093.86 = 9,282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.93/23,093.86 = 9,282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.93x = 23,093.86 × 9,282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.93x = 214,378,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,378,685.81/16,734.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.25

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