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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.59, 23,297.66 and 9,328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.59, 23,297.66 and 9,328.76 is: 12,873.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.59 : 23,297.66 = 9,328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.59/23,297.66 = 9,328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.59x = 23,297.66 × 9,328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.59x = 217,338,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,338,232.06/16,882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.51

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