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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.62, 23,286.04 and 9,802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.62, 23,286.04 and 9,802.94 is: 13,529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.62 : 23,286.04 = 9,802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.62/23,286.04 = 9,802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.62x = 23,286.04 × 9,802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.62x = 228,271,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,271,652.96/16,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.12

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