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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.02, 23,223.26 and 9,274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.02, 23,223.26 and 9,274.94 is: 12,799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.02 : 23,223.26 = 9,274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.02/23,223.26 = 9,274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.02x = 23,223.26 × 9,274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.02x = 215,394,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,394,343.10/16,828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.74

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