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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.96, 23,297.29 and 9,329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.96, 23,297.29 and 9,329.21 is: 12,873.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.96 : 23,297.29 = 9,329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.96/23,297.29 = 9,329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.96x = 23,297.29 × 9,329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.96x = 217,345,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,345,310.84/16,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.65

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