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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,856.55, 23,262.02 and 9,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,856.55, 23,262.02 and 9,302.88 is: 12,837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,856.55 : 23,262.02 = 9,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,856.55/23,262.02 = 9,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,856.55x = 23,262.02 × 9,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,856.55x = 216,403,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,403,734.10/16,856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.96

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