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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.41, 23,285.22 and 9,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.41, 23,285.22 and 9,320.27 is: 12,861.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.41 : 23,285.22 = 9,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.41/23,285.22 = 9,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.41x = 23,285.22 × 9,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.41x = 217,024,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,024,438.46/16,873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.92

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