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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.55, 23,225.13 and 9,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.55, 23,225.13 and 9,276.18 is: 12,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.55 : 23,225.13 = 9,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.55/23,225.13 = 9,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.55x = 23,225.13 × 9,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.55x = 215,440,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,440,486.40/16,829.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.32

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