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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.67, 23,267.73 and 9,307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.67, 23,267.73 and 9,307.01 is: 12,843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.67 : 23,267.73 = 9,307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.67/23,267.73 = 9,307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.67x = 23,267.73 × 9,307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.67x = 216,552,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,552,885.99/16,860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.67

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