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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.52, 23,226.28 and 9,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.52, 23,226.28 and 9,277.15 is: 12,802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.52 : 23,226.28 = 9,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.52/23,226.28 = 9,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.52x = 23,226.28 × 9,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.52x = 215,473,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,473,586.94/16,830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.55

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