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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.93, 23,230.43 and 9,280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.93, 23,230.43 and 9,280.09 is: 12,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.93 : 23,230.43 = 9,280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.93/23,230.43 = 9,280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.93x = 23,230.43 × 9,280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.93x = 215,580,367.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,580,367.91/16,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.30

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