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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.69, 23,220.52 and 9,273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.69, 23,220.52 and 9,273.69 is: 12,797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.69 : 23,220.52 = 9,273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.69/23,220.52 = 9,273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.69x = 23,220.52 × 9,273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.69x = 215,339,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,339,904.12/16,826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.52

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