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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.34, 23,218.03 and 9,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.34, 23,218.03 and 9,270.20 is: 12,792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.34 : 23,218.03 = 9,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.34/23,218.03 = 9,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.34x = 23,218.03 × 9,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.34x = 215,235,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,235,781.71/16,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.36

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