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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.50, 23,268.96 and 9,409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.50, 23,268.96 and 9,409.50 is: 12,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.50 : 23,268.96 = 9,409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.50/23,268.96 = 9,409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.50x = 23,268.96 × 9,409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.50x = 218,949,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,949,279.12/16,861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.16

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