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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.79, 23,230.50 and 9,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.79, 23,230.50 and 9,280.44 is: 12,806.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.79 : 23,230.50 = 9,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.79/23,230.50 = 9,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.79x = 23,230.50 × 9,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.79x = 215,589,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,589,128.61/16,833.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.93

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