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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.36, 23,290.83 and 9,805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.36, 23,290.83 and 9,805.89 is: 13,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.36 : 23,290.83 = 9,805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.36/23,290.83 = 9,805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.36x = 23,290.83 × 9,805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.36x = 228,387,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,387,316.99/16,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.77

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