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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.28, 23,183.16 and 9,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.28, 23,183.16 and 9,347.28 is: 12,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.28 : 23,183.16 = 9,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.28/23,183.16 = 9,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.28x = 23,183.16 × 9,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.28x = 216,699,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,699,487.80/16,799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.33

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