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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.16, 23,916.62 and 9,881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.16, 23,916.62 and 9,881.16 is: 13,634.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.16 : 23,916.62 = 9,881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.16/23,916.62 = 9,881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.16x = 23,916.62 × 9,881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.16x = 236,323,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,323,948.88/17,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,634.21

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