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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.54, 23,230.25 and 9,279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.54, 23,230.25 and 9,279.81 is: 12,806.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.54 : 23,230.25 = 9,279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.54/23,230.25 = 9,279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.54x = 23,230.25 × 9,279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.54x = 215,572,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,572,259.85/16,833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.12

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