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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.07, 23,230.08 and 9,280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.07, 23,230.08 and 9,280.39 is: 12,806.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.07 : 23,230.08 = 9,280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.07/23,230.08 = 9,280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.07x = 23,230.08 × 9,280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.07x = 215,584,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,584,202.13/16,834.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.42

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