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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.70, 23,298.03 and 9,329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.70, 23,298.03 and 9,329.55 is: 12,874.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.70 : 23,298.03 = 9,329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.70/23,298.03 = 9,329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.70x = 23,298.03 × 9,329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.70x = 217,360,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,360,135.79/16,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.73

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