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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.07, 23,266.89 and 9,408.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.07, 23,266.89 and 9,408.07 is: 12,983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.07 : 23,266.89 = 9,408.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.07/23,266.89 = 9,408.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.07x = 23,266.89 × 9,408.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.07x = 218,896,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,896,529.80/16,860.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.13

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