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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.37, 23,302.19 and 9,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.37, 23,302.19 and 9,713.10 is: 13,406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.37 : 23,302.19 = 9,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.37/23,302.19 = 9,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.37x = 23,302.19 × 9,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.37x = 226,336,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,336,501.69/16,882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.68

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