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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.67, 23,225.08 and 9,276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.67, 23,225.08 and 9,276.27 is: 12,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.67 : 23,225.08 = 9,276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.67/23,225.08 = 9,276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.67x = 23,225.08 × 9,276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.67x = 215,442,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,442,150.60/16,829.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.33

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