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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.52, 23,296.44 and 9,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.52, 23,296.44 and 9,327.64 is: 12,872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.52 : 23,296.44 = 9,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.52/23,296.44 = 9,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.52x = 23,296.44 × 9,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.52x = 217,300,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,300,805.60/16,881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.11

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