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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.64, 23,237.19 and 9,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.64, 23,237.19 and 9,285.03 is: 12,813.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.64 : 23,237.19 = 9,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.64/23,237.19 = 9,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.64x = 23,237.19 × 9,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.64x = 215,758,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,758,006.27/16,838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.27

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