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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.11, 23,225.42 and 9,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.11, 23,225.42 and 9,276.44 is: 12,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.11 : 23,225.42 = 9,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.11/23,225.42 = 9,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.11x = 23,225.42 × 9,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.11x = 215,449,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,449,215.10/16,830.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.41

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