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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,820.46, 23,211.90 and 9,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,820.46, 23,211.90 and 9,267.48 is: 12,788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,820.46 : 23,211.90 = 9,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,820.46/23,211.90 = 9,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,820.46x = 23,211.90 × 9,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,820.46x = 215,115,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,115,819.01/16,820.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.94

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