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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.25, 23,369.27 and 9,482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.25, 23,369.27 and 9,482.25 is: 13,085.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.25 : 23,369.27 = 9,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.25/23,369.27 = 9,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.25x = 23,369.27 × 9,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.25x = 221,593,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,593,213.05/16,934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.51

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