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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.40, 23,224.56 and 9,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.40, 23,224.56 and 9,275.52 is: 12,800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.40 : 23,224.56 = 9,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.40/23,224.56 = 9,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.40x = 23,224.56 × 9,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.40x = 215,419,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,419,870.77/16,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.21

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