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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.92, 23,233.18 and 9,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.92, 23,233.18 and 9,282.08 is: 12,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.92 : 23,233.18 = 9,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.92/23,233.18 = 9,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.92x = 23,233.18 × 9,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.92x = 215,652,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,652,235.41/16,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.06

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