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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.26, 23,305.97 and 9,231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.26, 23,305.97 and 9,231.75 is: 12,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.26 : 23,305.97 = 9,231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.26/23,305.97 = 9,231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.26x = 23,305.97 × 9,231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.26x = 215,154,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,154,964.41/16,888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,739.91

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