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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.52, 23,220.28 and 9,273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.52, 23,220.28 and 9,273.55 is: 12,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.52 : 23,220.28 = 9,273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.52/23,220.28 = 9,273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.52x = 23,220.28 × 9,273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.52x = 215,334,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,334,427.59/16,826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.32

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