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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.28, 23,226.88 and 9,278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.28, 23,226.88 and 9,278.31 is: 12,803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.28 : 23,226.88 = 9,278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.28/23,226.88 = 9,278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.28x = 23,226.88 × 9,278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.28x = 215,506,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,506,215.52/16,831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.91

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