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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.03, 23,269.69 and 9,308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.03, 23,269.69 and 9,308.23 is: 12,845.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.03 : 23,269.69 = 9,308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.03/23,269.69 = 9,308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.03x = 23,269.69 × 9,308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.03x = 216,599,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,599,545.10/16,862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.40

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