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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,879.29, 23,293.34 and 9,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,879.29, 23,293.34 and 9,325.62 is: 12,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,879.29 : 23,293.34 = 9,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,879.29/23,293.34 = 9,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,879.29x = 23,293.34 × 9,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,879.29x = 217,224,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,224,674.28/16,879.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,869.31

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