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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.26, 23,228.69 and 9,278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.26, 23,228.69 and 9,278.89 is: 12,804.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.26 : 23,228.69 = 9,278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.26/23,228.69 = 9,278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.26x = 23,228.69 × 9,278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.26x = 215,536,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,536,459.35/16,832.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.96

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