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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.88, 23,215.68 and 9,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.88, 23,215.68 and 9,373.44 is: 12,932.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.88 : 23,215.68 = 9,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.88/23,215.68 = 9,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.88x = 23,215.68 × 9,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.88x = 217,610,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,610,783.54/16,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.33

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