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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.93, 23,222.75 and 9,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.93, 23,222.75 and 9,274.59 is: 12,799.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.93 : 23,222.75 = 9,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.93/23,222.75 = 9,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.93x = 23,222.75 × 9,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.93x = 215,381,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,381,438.55/16,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.05

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