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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.01, 23,226.96 and 9,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.01, 23,226.96 and 9,277.64 is: 12,803.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.01 : 23,226.96 = 9,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.01/23,226.96 = 9,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.01x = 23,226.96 × 9,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.01x = 215,491,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,491,431.24/16,831.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.24

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