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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.47, 23,267.15 and 9,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.47, 23,267.15 and 9,307.04 is: 12,843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.47 : 23,267.15 = 9,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.47/23,267.15 = 9,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.47x = 23,267.15 × 9,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.47x = 216,548,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,548,307.37/16,860.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.55

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