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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.92, 23,268.08 and 9,307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.92, 23,268.08 and 9,307.26 is: 12,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.92 : 23,268.08 = 9,307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.92/23,268.08 = 9,307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.92x = 23,268.08 × 9,307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.92x = 216,561,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,561,907.38/16,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.01

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