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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.80, 23,166.30 and 9,233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.80, 23,166.30 and 9,233.34 is: 12,742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.80 : 23,166.30 = 9,233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.80/23,166.30 = 9,233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.80x = 23,166.30 × 9,233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.80x = 213,902,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,902,324.44/16,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.29

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