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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.64, 23,241.32 and 9,288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.64, 23,241.32 and 9,288.29 is: 12,817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.64 : 23,241.32 = 9,288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.64/23,241.32 = 9,288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.64x = 23,241.32 × 9,288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.64x = 215,871,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,871,957.49/16,841.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,817.75

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