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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.92, 23,263.80 and 9,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.92, 23,263.80 and 9,785 is: 13,503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.92 : 23,263.80 = 9,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.92/23,263.80 = 9,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.92x = 23,263.80 × 9,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.92x = 227,636,283
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,636,283/16,857.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.22

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