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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.48, 23,163.06 and 9,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.48, 23,163.06 and 9,333 is: 12,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.48 : 23,163.06 = 9,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.48/23,163.06 = 9,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.48x = 23,163.06 × 9,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.48x = 216,180,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,180,838.98/16,785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.04

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