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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.03, 23,368.70 and 9,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.03, 23,368.70 and 9,277.25 is: 12,802.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.03 : 23,368.70 = 9,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.03/23,368.70 = 9,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.03x = 23,368.70 × 9,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.03x = 216,797,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,797,178.42/16,934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.45

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