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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.22, 23,226.95 and 9,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.22, 23,226.95 and 9,277.56 is: 12,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.22 : 23,226.95 = 9,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.22/23,226.95 = 9,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.22x = 23,226.95 × 9,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.22x = 215,489,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,489,422.24/16,831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.96

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