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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.36, 23,223.29 and 9,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.36, 23,223.29 and 9,274.96 is: 12,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.36 : 23,223.29 = 9,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.36/23,223.29 = 9,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.36x = 23,223.29 × 9,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.36x = 215,394,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,394,937.84/16,828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.52

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