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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.10, 23,268.04 and 9,307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.10, 23,268.04 and 9,307.23 is: 12,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.10 : 23,268.04 = 9,307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.10/23,268.04 = 9,307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.10x = 23,268.04 × 9,307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.10x = 216,561,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,561,085.73/16,861.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.83

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