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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.79, 23,226.10 and 9,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.79, 23,226.10 and 9,277.73 is: 12,802.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.79 : 23,226.10 = 9,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.79/23,226.10 = 9,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.79x = 23,226.10 × 9,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.79x = 215,485,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,485,484.75/16,831.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.29

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