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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.80, 23,233.56 and 9,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.80, 23,233.56 and 9,282.40 is: 12,809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.80 : 23,233.56 = 9,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.80/23,233.56 = 9,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.80x = 23,233.56 × 9,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.80x = 215,663,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,663,130.56/16,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.79

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