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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.87, 23,225.39 and 9,276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.87, 23,225.39 and 9,276.48 is: 12,801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.87 : 23,225.39 = 9,276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.87/23,225.39 = 9,276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.87x = 23,225.39 × 9,276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.87x = 215,449,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,449,819.44/16,829.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.64

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