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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.62, 23,229.02 and 9,279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.62, 23,229.02 and 9,279.08 is: 12,805.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.62 : 23,229.02 = 9,279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.62/23,229.02 = 9,279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.62x = 23,229.02 × 9,279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.62x = 215,543,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,543,859.47/16,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.13

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