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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.55, 23,234.31 and 9,282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.55, 23,234.31 and 9,282.89 is: 12,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.55 : 23,234.31 = 9,282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.55/23,234.31 = 9,282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.55x = 23,234.31 × 9,282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.55x = 215,681,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,681,602.04/16,836.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.32

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