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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.48, 23,203.08 and 9,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.48, 23,203.08 and 9,362 is: 12,919.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.48 : 23,203.08 = 9,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.48/23,203.08 = 9,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.48x = 23,203.08 × 9,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.48x = 217,227,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,227,234.96/16,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.06

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