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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.29, 23,285.23 and 9,801.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.29, 23,285.23 and 9,801.81 is: 13,528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.29 : 23,285.23 = 9,801.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.29/23,285.23 = 9,801.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.29x = 23,285.23 × 9,801.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.29x = 228,237,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,237,351.26/16,871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.15

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