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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.37, 23,238.63 and 9,286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.37, 23,238.63 and 9,286.29 is: 12,814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.37 : 23,238.63 = 9,286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.37/23,238.63 = 9,286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.37x = 23,238.63 × 9,286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.37x = 215,800,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,800,657.38/16,840.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.49

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