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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.22, 23,233.38 and 9,179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.22, 23,233.38 and 9,179.33 is: 12,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.22 : 23,233.38 = 9,179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.22/23,233.38 = 9,179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.22x = 23,233.38 × 9,179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.22x = 213,266,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,266,862.04/16,836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.15

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