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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.94, 23,232.30 and 9,282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.94, 23,232.30 and 9,282.25 is: 12,808.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.94 : 23,232.30 = 9,282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.94/23,232.30 = 9,282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.94x = 23,232.30 × 9,282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.94x = 215,647,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,647,854.10/16,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.78

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