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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.83, 23,230.97 and 9,281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.83, 23,230.97 and 9,281.22 is: 12,807.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.83 : 23,230.97 = 9,281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.83/23,230.97 = 9,281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.83x = 23,230.97 × 9,281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.83x = 215,611,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,611,853.70/16,834.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.49

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