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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.44, 23,286.83 and 9,802.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.44, 23,286.83 and 9,802.97 is: 13,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.44 : 23,286.83 = 9,802.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.44/23,286.83 = 9,802.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.44x = 23,286.83 × 9,802.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.44x = 228,279,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,279,930.44/16,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.75

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