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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.27, 23,331.87 and 9,455.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.27, 23,331.87 and 9,455.27 is: 13,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.27 : 23,331.87 = 9,455.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.27/23,331.87 = 9,455.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.27x = 23,331.87 × 9,455.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.27x = 220,609,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,609,130.45/16,907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,048.18

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