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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.57, 23,292 and 9,797.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.57, 23,292 and 9,797.63 is: 13,525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.57 : 23,292 = 9,797.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.57/23,292 = 9,797.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.57x = 23,292 × 9,797.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.57x = 228,206,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,206,281.50/16,872.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.28

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