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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.62, 23,237.46 and 9,285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.62, 23,237.46 and 9,285.22 is: 12,813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.62 : 23,237.46 = 9,285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.62/23,237.46 = 9,285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.62x = 23,237.46 × 9,285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.62x = 215,764,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,764,928.34/16,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.69

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