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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.44, 23,288.12 and 9,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.44, 23,288.12 and 9,423.44 is: 13,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.44 : 23,288.12 = 9,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.44/23,288.12 = 9,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.44x = 23,288.12 × 9,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.44x = 219,454,201.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,454,201.53/16,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.35

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