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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.68, 23,303.52 and 9,333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.68, 23,303.52 and 9,333.45 is: 12,880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.68 : 23,303.52 = 9,333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.68/23,303.52 = 9,333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.68x = 23,303.52 × 9,333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.68x = 217,502,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,502,238.74/16,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,880.11

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