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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.23, 23,224.22 and 9,275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.23, 23,224.22 and 9,275.57 is: 12,800.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.23 : 23,224.22 = 9,275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.23/23,224.22 = 9,275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.23x = 23,224.22 × 9,275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.23x = 215,417,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,417,762.18/16,829.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.22

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