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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.30, 23,294.18 and 9,327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.30, 23,294.18 and 9,327.17 is: 12,870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.30 : 23,294.18 = 9,327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.30/23,294.18 = 9,327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.30x = 23,294.18 × 9,327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.30x = 217,268,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,268,858.42/16,881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.39

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