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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.74, 23,263.92 and 9,304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.74, 23,263.92 and 9,304.43 is: 12,840.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.74 : 23,263.92 = 9,304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.74/23,263.92 = 9,304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.74x = 23,263.92 × 9,304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.74x = 216,457,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,457,398.85/16,857.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.24

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