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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.33, 23,232.92 and 9,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.33, 23,232.92 and 9,281.96 is: 12,809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.33 : 23,232.92 = 9,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.33/23,232.92 = 9,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.33x = 23,232.92 × 9,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.33x = 215,646,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,646,941.16/16,835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.19

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