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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.96, 23,233.97 and 9,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.96, 23,233.97 and 9,282.90 is: 12,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.96 : 23,233.97 = 9,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.96/23,233.97 = 9,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.96x = 23,233.97 × 9,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.96x = 215,678,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,678,620.11/16,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.83

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