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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,876.67, 23,289.70 and 9,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,876.67, 23,289.70 and 9,323.52 is: 12,866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,876.67 : 23,289.70 = 9,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,876.67/23,289.70 = 9,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,876.67x = 23,289.70 × 9,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,876.67x = 217,141,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,141,983.74/16,876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.40

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