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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.49, 23,292.48 and 9,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.49, 23,292.48 and 9,325 is: 12,868.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.49 : 23,292.48 = 9,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.49/23,292.48 = 9,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.49x = 23,292.48 × 9,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.49x = 217,202,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,202,376/16,878.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.59

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