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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788, 23,167.44 and 9,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788, 23,167.44 and 9,337.44 is: 12,885.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788 : 23,167.44 = 9,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788/23,167.44 = 9,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788x = 23,167.44 × 9,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788x = 216,324,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,324,580.95/16,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,885.67

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