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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.63, 23,230.42 and 9,279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.63, 23,230.42 and 9,279.65 is: 12,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.63 : 23,230.42 = 9,279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.63/23,230.42 = 9,279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.63x = 23,230.42 × 9,279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.63x = 215,570,201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,570,201.83/16,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.68

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