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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.62, 23,284.40 and 9,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.62, 23,284.40 and 9,319.14 is: 12,860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.62 : 23,284.40 = 9,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.62/23,284.40 = 9,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.62x = 23,284.40 × 9,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.62x = 216,990,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,990,583.42/16,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.52

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