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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.84, 23,217.34 and 9,269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.84, 23,217.34 and 9,269.70 is: 12,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.84 : 23,217.34 = 9,269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.84/23,217.34 = 9,269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.84x = 23,217.34 × 9,269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.84x = 215,217,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,217,776.60/16,824.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.67

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