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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.84, 23,216.79 and 9,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.84, 23,216.79 and 9,270 is: 12,792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.84 : 23,216.79 = 9,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.84/23,216.79 = 9,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.84x = 23,216.79 × 9,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.84x = 215,219,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,219,643.30/16,823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.54

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