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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.73, 23,282.55 and 9,317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.73, 23,282.55 and 9,317.90 is: 12,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.73 : 23,282.55 = 9,317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.73/23,282.55 = 9,317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.73x = 23,282.55 × 9,317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.73x = 216,944,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,944,495.91/16,871.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.46

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