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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.39, 23,216.36 and 9,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.39, 23,216.36 and 9,270.50 is: 12,793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.39 : 23,216.36 = 9,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.39/23,216.36 = 9,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.39x = 23,216.36 × 9,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.39x = 215,227,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,227,102.95/16,823.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.33

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