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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.64, 23,231.96 and 9,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.64, 23,231.96 and 9,281.26 is: 12,808.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.64 : 23,231.96 = 9,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.64/23,231.96 = 9,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.64x = 23,231.96 × 9,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.64x = 215,621,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,621,861.07/16,834.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.23

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