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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.52, 23,227.56 and 9,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.52, 23,227.56 and 9,277.68 is: 12,802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.52 : 23,227.56 = 9,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.52/23,227.56 = 9,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.52x = 23,227.56 × 9,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.52x = 215,497,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,497,868.86/16,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.47

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