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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.96, 23,290.95 and 9,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.96, 23,290.95 and 9,324.14 is: 12,866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.96 : 23,290.95 = 9,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.96/23,290.95 = 9,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.96x = 23,290.95 × 9,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.96x = 217,167,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,167,962.08/16,877.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.96

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