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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.67, 23,233.35 and 9,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.67, 23,233.35 and 9,282.27 is: 12,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.67 : 23,233.35 = 9,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.67/23,233.35 = 9,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.67x = 23,233.35 × 9,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.67x = 215,658,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,658,227.70/16,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.60

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