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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.93, 23,226.85 and 9,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.93, 23,226.85 and 9,277.54 is: 12,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.93 : 23,226.85 = 9,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.93/23,226.85 = 9,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.93x = 23,226.85 × 9,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.93x = 215,488,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,488,029.95/16,830.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.10

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