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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.34, 23,215.27 and 9,268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.34, 23,215.27 and 9,268.19 is: 12,789.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.34 : 23,215.27 = 9,268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.34/23,215.27 = 9,268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.34x = 23,215.27 × 9,268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.34x = 215,163,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,163,533.26/16,823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,789.58

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