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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.53, 23,231.81 and 9,281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.53, 23,231.81 and 9,281.13 is: 12,808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.53 : 23,231.81 = 9,281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.53/23,231.81 = 9,281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.53x = 23,231.81 × 9,281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.53x = 215,617,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,617,471.95/16,834.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.05

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