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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,876.42, 23,289.36 and 9,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,876.42, 23,289.36 and 9,323.27 is: 12,866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,876.42 : 23,289.36 = 9,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,876.42/23,289.36 = 9,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,876.42x = 23,289.36 × 9,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,876.42x = 217,132,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,132,874.96/16,876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.05

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