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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.89, 23,215.48 and 9,269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.89, 23,215.48 and 9,269.05 is: 12,791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.89 : 23,215.48 = 9,269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.89/23,215.48 = 9,269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.89x = 23,215.48 × 9,269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.89x = 215,185,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,185,444.89/16,822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.23

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