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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.49, 23,227.29 and 9,278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.49, 23,227.29 and 9,278.12 is: 12,803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.49 : 23,227.29 = 9,278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.49/23,227.29 = 9,278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.49x = 23,227.29 × 9,278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.49x = 215,505,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,505,467.76/16,831.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.71

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