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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.44, 23,230.48 and 9,280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.44, 23,230.48 and 9,280.38 is: 12,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.44 : 23,230.48 = 9,280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.44/23,230.48 = 9,280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.44x = 23,230.48 × 9,280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.44x = 215,587,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,587,681.98/16,834.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.35

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