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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.85, 23,232.42 and 9,281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.85, 23,232.42 and 9,281.79 is: 12,808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.85 : 23,232.42 = 9,281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.85/23,232.42 = 9,281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.85x = 23,232.42 × 9,281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.85x = 215,638,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,638,443.63/16,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.29

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