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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.82, 23,215.39 and 9,268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.82, 23,215.39 and 9,268.94 is: 12,791.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.82 : 23,215.39 = 9,268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.82/23,215.39 = 9,268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.82x = 23,215.39 × 9,268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.82x = 215,182,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,182,091.85/16,822.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.08

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