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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.68, 23,160.98 and 9,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.68, 23,160.98 and 9,230 is: 12,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.68 : 23,160.98 = 9,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.68/23,160.98 = 9,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.68x = 23,160.98 × 9,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.68x = 213,775,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,775,845.40/16,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,737.13

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