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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.87, 23,236.56 and 9,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.87, 23,236.56 and 9,284.76 is: 12,812.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.87 : 23,236.56 = 9,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.87/23,236.56 = 9,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.87x = 23,236.56 × 9,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.87x = 215,745,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,745,882.83/16,838.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.38

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