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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.79, 23,225.48 and 9,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.79, 23,225.48 and 9,277.44 is: 12,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.79 : 23,225.48 = 9,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.79/23,225.48 = 9,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.79x = 23,225.48 × 9,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.79x = 215,472,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,472,950.66/16,830.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.31

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