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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.27, 23,217.18 and 9,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.27, 23,217.18 and 9,271.30 is: 12,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.27 : 23,217.18 = 9,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.27/23,217.18 = 9,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.27x = 23,217.18 × 9,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.27x = 215,253,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,253,278.49/16,824.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.22

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