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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,837.54, 23,235.96 and 9,284.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,837.54, 23,235.96 and 9,284.17 is: 12,812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837.54 : 23,235.96 = 9,284.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837.54/23,235.96 = 9,284.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837.54x = 23,235.96 × 9,284.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837.54x = 215,726,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,726,623.05/16,837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.24

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