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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.02, 23,287.41 and 9,321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.02, 23,287.41 and 9,321.84 is: 12,864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.02 : 23,287.41 = 9,321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.02/23,287.41 = 9,321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.02x = 23,287.41 × 9,321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.02x = 217,081,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,081,510.03/16,875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.07

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