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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.21, 23,369.22 and 9,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.21, 23,369.22 and 9,277.46 is: 12,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.21 : 23,369.22 = 9,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.21/23,369.22 = 9,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.21x = 23,369.22 × 9,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.21x = 216,806,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,806,886.94/16,934.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.90

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