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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.17, 23,293.34 and 9,807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.17, 23,293.34 and 9,807.68 is: 13,536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.17 : 23,293.34 = 9,807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.17/23,293.34 = 9,807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.17x = 23,293.34 × 9,807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.17x = 228,453,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,453,624.85/16,877.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.25

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