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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,815.48, 23,204.46 and 9,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,815.48, 23,204.46 and 9,363 is: 12,920.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,815.48 : 23,204.46 = 9,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,815.48/23,204.46 = 9,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,815.48x = 23,204.46 × 9,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,815.48x = 217,263,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,263,358.98/16,815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.44

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