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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.85, 23,217.99 and 9,270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.85, 23,217.99 and 9,270.18 is: 12,793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.85 : 23,217.99 = 9,270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.85/23,217.99 = 9,270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.85x = 23,217.99 × 9,270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.85x = 215,234,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,234,946.54/16,823.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.44

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