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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.02, 23,220.97 and 9,274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.02, 23,220.97 and 9,274.05 is: 12,798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.02 : 23,220.97 = 9,274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.02/23,220.97 = 9,274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.02x = 23,220.97 × 9,274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.02x = 215,352,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,352,436.83/16,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.01

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