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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.93, 23,303.24 and 9,332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.93, 23,303.24 and 9,332.87 is: 12,878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.93 : 23,303.24 = 9,332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.93/23,303.24 = 9,332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.93x = 23,303.24 × 9,332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.93x = 217,486,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,486,004.58/16,886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,878.96

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