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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.28, 23,281.02 and 9,418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.28, 23,281.02 and 9,418.28 is: 12,997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.28 : 23,281.02 = 9,418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.28/23,281.02 = 9,418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.28x = 23,281.02 × 9,418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.28x = 219,267,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,267,165.05/16,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.25

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