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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.26, 23,161.02 and 9,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.26, 23,161.02 and 9,229.32 is: 12,736.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.26 : 23,161.02 = 9,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.26/23,161.02 = 9,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.26x = 23,161.02 × 9,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.26x = 213,760,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,760,465.11/16,783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,736.53

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