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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.99, 23,226.93 and 9,277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.99, 23,226.93 and 9,277.61 is: 12,803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.99 : 23,226.93 = 9,277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.99/23,226.93 = 9,277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.99x = 23,226.93 × 9,277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.99x = 215,490,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,490,281.90/16,830.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.19

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