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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.55, 23,216.96 and 9,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.55, 23,216.96 and 9,270.70 is: 12,793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.55 : 23,216.96 = 9,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.55/23,216.96 = 9,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.55x = 23,216.96 × 9,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.55x = 215,237,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,237,471.07/16,823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.82

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