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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.48, 23,283.88 and 9,318.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.48, 23,283.88 and 9,318.71 is: 12,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.48 : 23,283.88 = 9,318.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.48/23,283.88 = 9,318.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.48x = 23,283.88 × 9,318.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.48x = 216,975,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,975,760.31/16,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,859.74

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