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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.80, 23,297.40 and 9,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.80, 23,297.40 and 9,430.80 is: 13,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.80 : 23,297.40 = 9,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.80/23,297.40 = 9,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.80x = 23,297.40 × 9,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.80x = 219,713,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,713,119.92/16,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.02

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