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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.67, 23,234.73 and 9,283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.67, 23,234.73 and 9,283.27 is: 12,810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.67 : 23,234.73 = 9,283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.67/23,234.73 = 9,283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.67x = 23,234.73 × 9,283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.67x = 215,694,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,694,271.97/16,836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.98

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