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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872, 23,283.12 and 9,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872, 23,283.12 and 9,802.40 is: 13,527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872 : 23,283.12 = 9,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872/23,283.12 = 9,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872x = 23,283.12 × 9,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872x = 228,230,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,230,455.49/16,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.17

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