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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.39, 23,303.07 and 9,333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.39, 23,303.07 and 9,333.23 is: 12,879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.39 : 23,303.07 = 9,333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.39/23,303.07 = 9,333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.39x = 23,303.07 × 9,333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.39x = 217,492,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,492,912.02/16,886.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.78

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