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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.50, 23,160.34 and 9,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.50, 23,160.34 and 9,228.44 is: 12,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.50 : 23,160.34 = 9,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.50/23,160.34 = 9,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.50x = 23,160.34 × 9,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.50x = 213,733,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,733,808.07/16,782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,735.52

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