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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.95, 23,225.48 and 9,276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.95, 23,225.48 and 9,276.55 is: 12,801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.95 : 23,225.48 = 9,276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.95/23,225.48 = 9,276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.95x = 23,225.48 × 9,276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.95x = 215,452,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,452,163.98/16,829.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.71

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