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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.93, 23,225.47 and 9,276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.93, 23,225.47 and 9,276.54 is: 12,801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.93 : 23,225.47 = 9,276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.93/23,225.47 = 9,276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.93x = 23,225.47 × 9,276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.93x = 215,452,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,452,001.47/16,829.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.72

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