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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,817.88, 23,208.47 and 9,264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,817.88, 23,208.47 and 9,264.07 is: 12,784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,817.88 : 23,208.47 = 9,264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,817.88/23,208.47 = 9,264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,817.88x = 23,208.47 × 9,264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,817.88x = 215,004,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,004,960.21/16,817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.31

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