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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.97, 23,204.03 and 9,362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.97, 23,204.03 and 9,362.97 is: 12,920.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.97 : 23,204.03 = 9,362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.97/23,204.03 = 9,362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.97x = 23,204.03 × 9,362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.97x = 217,258,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,258,589.95/16,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.55

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