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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.38, 23,156.92 and 9,226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.38, 23,156.92 and 9,226.84 is: 12,733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.38 : 23,156.92 = 9,226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.38/23,156.92 = 9,226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.38x = 23,156.92 × 9,226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.38x = 213,665,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,665,195.73/16,780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.04

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