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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.53, 23,233.19 and 9,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.53, 23,233.19 and 9,282.13 is: 12,809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.53 : 23,233.19 = 9,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.53/23,233.19 = 9,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.53x = 23,233.19 × 9,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.53x = 215,653,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,653,489.89/16,835.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.43

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