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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.40, 23,192.33 and 9,731.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.40, 23,192.33 and 9,731.27 is: 13,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.40 : 23,192.33 = 9,731.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.40/23,192.33 = 9,731.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.40x = 23,192.33 × 9,731.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.40x = 225,690,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,690,834.48/16,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.46

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