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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.95, 23,232.39 and 9,281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.95, 23,232.39 and 9,281.56 is: 12,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.95 : 23,232.39 = 9,281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.95/23,232.39 = 9,281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.95x = 23,232.39 × 9,281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.95x = 215,632,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,632,705.57/16,834.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.64

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