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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.24, 23,217.33 and 9,270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.24, 23,217.33 and 9,270.41 is: 12,793.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.24 : 23,217.33 = 9,270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.24/23,217.33 = 9,270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.24x = 23,217.33 × 9,270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.24x = 215,234,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,234,052.12/16,824.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.09

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