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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,887.47, 23,304.41 and 9,333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,887.47, 23,304.41 and 9,333.81 is: 12,880.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,887.47 : 23,304.41 = 9,333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,887.47/23,304.41 = 9,333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,887.47x = 23,304.41 × 9,333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,887.47x = 217,518,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,518,888.43/16,887.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,880.49

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