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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.99, 23,265.80 and 9,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.99, 23,265.80 and 9,305.44 is: 12,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.99 : 23,265.80 = 9,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.99/23,265.80 = 9,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.99x = 23,265.80 × 9,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.99x = 216,498,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,498,436.16/16,858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.72

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