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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.02, 23,284.90 and 9,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.02, 23,284.90 and 9,319.14 is: 12,860.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.02 : 23,284.90 = 9,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.02/23,284.90 = 9,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.02x = 23,284.90 × 9,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.02x = 216,995,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,995,242.99/16,873.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.49

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