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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.64, 23,230.58 and 9,280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.64, 23,230.58 and 9,280.26 is: 12,806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.64 : 23,230.58 = 9,280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.64/23,230.58 = 9,280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.64x = 23,230.58 × 9,280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.64x = 215,585,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,585,822.35/16,833.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.85

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