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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.30, 23,231.02 and 9,281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.30, 23,231.02 and 9,281.34 is: 12,808.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.30 : 23,231.02 = 9,281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.30/23,231.02 = 9,281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.30x = 23,231.02 × 9,281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.30x = 215,614,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,614,966.46/16,834.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.07

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