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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.72, 23,230.87 and 9,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.72, 23,230.87 and 9,281.11 is: 12,807.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.72 : 23,230.87 = 9,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.72/23,230.87 = 9,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.72x = 23,230.87 × 9,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.72x = 215,608,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,608,259.87/16,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.36

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