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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.61, 23,226.17 and 9,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.61, 23,226.17 and 9,277.30 is: 12,803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.61 : 23,226.17 = 9,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.61/23,226.17 = 9,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.61x = 23,226.17 × 9,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.61x = 215,476,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,476,146.94/16,829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.40

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