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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.21, 23,268.35 and 9,787.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.21, 23,268.35 and 9,787.71 is: 13,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.21 : 23,268.35 = 9,787.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.21/23,268.35 = 9,787.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.21x = 23,268.35 × 9,787.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.21x = 227,743,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,743,813.04/16,860.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,507.77

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