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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.84, 23,218.72 and 9,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.84, 23,218.72 and 9,270.70 is: 12,793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.84 : 23,218.72 = 9,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.84/23,218.72 = 9,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.84x = 23,218.72 × 9,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.84x = 215,253,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,253,787.50/16,825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.05

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