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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.06, 23,263.68 and 9,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.06, 23,263.68 and 9,304.30 is: 12,839.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.06 : 23,263.68 = 9,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.06/23,263.68 = 9,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.06x = 23,263.68 × 9,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.06x = 216,452,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,452,257.82/16,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.69

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