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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.35, 23,285.44 and 9,319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.35, 23,285.44 and 9,319.66 is: 12,861.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.35 : 23,285.44 = 9,319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.35/23,285.44 = 9,319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.35x = 23,285.44 × 9,319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.35x = 217,012,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,012,337.19/16,873.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.25

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