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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.48, 23,161.73 and 9,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.48, 23,161.73 and 9,230.50 is: 12,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.48 : 23,161.73 = 9,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.48/23,161.73 = 9,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.48x = 23,161.73 × 9,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.48x = 213,794,348.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,794,348.77/16,783.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.38

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