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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.28, 23,232.85 and 9,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.28, 23,232.85 and 9,281.88 is: 12,809.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.28 : 23,232.85 = 9,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.28/23,232.85 = 9,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.28x = 23,232.85 × 9,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.28x = 215,644,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,644,502.55/16,835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.08

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