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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.02, 23,265.06 and 9,305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.02, 23,265.06 and 9,305.06 is: 12,840.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.02 : 23,265.06 = 9,305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.02/23,265.06 = 9,305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.02x = 23,265.06 × 9,305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.02x = 216,482,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,482,779.20/16,859.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.77

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