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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.15, 23,282.93 and 9,318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.15, 23,282.93 and 9,318.32 is: 12,858.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.15 : 23,282.93 = 9,318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.15/23,282.93 = 9,318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.15x = 23,282.93 × 9,318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.15x = 216,957,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,957,699.16/16,872.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.92

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