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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.95, 23,226.86 and 9,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.95, 23,226.86 and 9,277.55 is: 12,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.95 : 23,226.86 = 9,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.95/23,226.86 = 9,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.95x = 23,226.86 × 9,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.95x = 215,488,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,488,354.99/16,830.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.10

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