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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.89, 23,230.94 and 9,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.89, 23,230.94 and 9,280.52 is: 12,807.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.89 : 23,230.94 = 9,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.89/23,230.94 = 9,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.89x = 23,230.94 × 9,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.89x = 215,595,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,595,258.52/16,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.21

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