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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.03, 23,229.74 and 9,279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.03, 23,229.74 and 9,279.63 is: 12,805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.03 : 23,229.74 = 9,279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.03/23,229.74 = 9,279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.03x = 23,229.74 × 9,279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.03x = 215,563,470.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,563,470.92/16,833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.98

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