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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,817.74, 23,208.27 and 9,263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,817.74, 23,208.27 and 9,263.92 is: 12,784.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,817.74 : 23,208.27 = 9,263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,817.74/23,208.27 = 9,263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,817.74x = 23,208.27 × 9,263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,817.74x = 214,999,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,999,556.62/16,817.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.09

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