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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.46, 23,219.04 and 9,271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.46, 23,219.04 and 9,271.84 is: 12,795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.46 : 23,219.04 = 9,271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.46/23,219.04 = 9,271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.46x = 23,219.04 × 9,271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.46x = 215,283,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,283,223.83/16,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.09

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