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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.93, 23,089.72 and 9,279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.93, 23,089.72 and 9,279.93 is: 12,806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.93 : 23,089.72 = 9,279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.93/23,089.72 = 9,279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.93x = 23,089.72 × 9,279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.93x = 214,270,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,270,985.32/16,731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.11

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