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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,883.56, 23,299.38 and 9,431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,883.56, 23,299.38 and 9,431.56 is: 13,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,883.56 : 23,299.38 = 9,431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,883.56/23,299.38 = 9,431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,883.56x = 23,299.38 × 9,431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,883.56x = 219,749,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,749,500.43/16,883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,015.59

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