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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.61, 23,263.23 and 9,304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.61, 23,263.23 and 9,304.45 is: 12,839.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.61 : 23,263.23 = 9,304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.61/23,263.23 = 9,304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.61x = 23,263.23 × 9,304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.61x = 216,451,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,451,619.05/16,858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.23

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