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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.03, 23,228.53 and 9,278.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.03, 23,228.53 and 9,278.97 is: 12,804.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.03 : 23,228.53 = 9,278.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.03/23,228.53 = 9,278.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.03x = 23,228.53 × 9,278.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.03x = 215,536,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,536,833.01/16,833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.40

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