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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.37, 23,237.13 and 9,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.37, 23,237.13 and 9,284.72 is: 12,813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.37 : 23,237.13 = 9,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.37/23,237.13 = 9,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.37x = 23,237.13 × 9,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.37x = 215,750,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,750,129.47/16,838.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.01

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