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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.36, 23,224.38 and 9,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.36, 23,224.38 and 9,276 is: 12,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.36 : 23,224.38 = 9,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.36/23,224.38 = 9,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.36x = 23,224.38 × 9,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.36x = 215,429,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,429,348.88/16,829.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.80

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