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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.08, 23,229.94 and 9,280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.08, 23,229.94 and 9,280.47 is: 12,806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.08 : 23,229.94 = 9,280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.08/23,229.94 = 9,280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.08x = 23,229.94 × 9,280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.08x = 215,584,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,584,842.58/16,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.45

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