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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.62, 23,230.40 and 9,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.62, 23,230.40 and 9,280.08 is: 12,806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.62 : 23,230.40 = 9,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.62/23,230.40 = 9,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.62x = 23,230.40 × 9,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.62x = 215,579,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,579,924.03/16,833.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.51

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