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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.97, 23,266.35 and 9,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.97, 23,266.35 and 9,307.02 is: 12,843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.97 : 23,266.35 = 9,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.97/23,266.35 = 9,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.97x = 23,266.35 × 9,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.97x = 216,540,384.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,540,384.78/16,859.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.46

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