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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.88, 23,225.10 and 9,276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.88, 23,225.10 and 9,276.22 is: 12,801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.88 : 23,225.10 = 9,276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.88/23,225.10 = 9,276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.88x = 23,225.10 × 9,276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.88x = 215,441,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,441,137.12/16,829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.11

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