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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.46, 23,233.10 and 9,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.46, 23,233.10 and 9,282.06 is: 12,809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.46 : 23,233.10 = 9,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.46/23,233.10 = 9,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.46x = 23,233.10 × 9,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.46x = 215,650,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,650,981.78/16,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.33

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