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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.94, 23,286.21 and 9,320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.94, 23,286.21 and 9,320.46 is: 12,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.94 : 23,286.21 = 9,320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.94/23,286.21 = 9,320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.94x = 23,286.21 × 9,320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.94x = 217,038,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,038,188.86/16,873.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.33

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