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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.79, 23,203.40 and 9,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.79, 23,203.40 and 9,362.79 is: 12,920.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.79 : 23,203.40 = 9,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.79/23,203.40 = 9,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.79x = 23,203.40 × 9,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.79x = 217,248,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,248,514.67/16,814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.08

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