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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.27, 23,290.52 and 9,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.27, 23,290.52 and 9,324.08 is: 12,867.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.27 : 23,290.52 = 9,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.27/23,290.52 = 9,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.27x = 23,290.52 × 9,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.27x = 217,162,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,162,683.33/16,877.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.17

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