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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.26, 23,283.45 and 9,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.26, 23,283.45 and 9,318.60 is: 12,859.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.26 : 23,283.45 = 9,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.26/23,283.45 = 9,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.26x = 23,283.45 × 9,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.26x = 216,969,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,969,157.17/16,872.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,859.52

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