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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.67, 23,269.10 and 9,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.67, 23,269.10 and 9,308 is: 12,845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.67 : 23,269.10 = 9,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.67/23,269.10 = 9,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.67x = 23,269.10 × 9,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.67x = 216,588,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,588,782.80/16,861.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.04

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