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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.04, 23,296.93 and 9,327.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.04, 23,296.93 and 9,327.37 is: 12,872.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.04 : 23,296.93 = 9,327.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.04/23,296.93 = 9,327.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.04x = 23,296.93 × 9,327.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.04x = 217,298,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,298,922.85/16,881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.37

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