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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.02, 23,263.68 and 9,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.02, 23,263.68 and 9,304.08 is: 12,839.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.02 : 23,263.68 = 9,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.02/23,263.68 = 9,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.02x = 23,263.68 × 9,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.02x = 216,447,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,447,139.81/16,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.42

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