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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811, 23,199.27 and 9,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811, 23,199.27 and 9,359 is: 12,915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811 : 23,199.27 = 9,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811/23,199.27 = 9,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811x = 23,199.27 × 9,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811x = 217,121,967.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,121,967.93/16,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.47

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