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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.70, 23,288.46 and 9,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.70, 23,288.46 and 9,423.70 is: 13,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.70 : 23,288.46 = 9,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.70/23,288.46 = 9,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.70x = 23,288.46 × 9,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.70x = 219,463,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,463,460.50/16,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.70

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