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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.03, 23,231.03 and 9,280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.03, 23,231.03 and 9,280.19 is: 12,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.03 : 23,231.03 = 9,280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.03/23,231.03 = 9,280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.03x = 23,231.03 × 9,280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.03x = 215,588,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,588,261.94/16,834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.70

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