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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.51, 23,216.14 and 9,270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.51, 23,216.14 and 9,270.54 is: 12,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.51 : 23,216.14 = 9,270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.51/23,216.14 = 9,270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.51x = 23,216.14 × 9,270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.51x = 215,226,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,226,253.16/16,823.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.18

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