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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.79, 23,231.88 and 9,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.79, 23,231.88 and 9,281.44 is: 12,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.79 : 23,231.88 = 9,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.79/23,231.88 = 9,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.79x = 23,231.88 × 9,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.79x = 215,625,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,625,300.31/16,834.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.32

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