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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.16, 23,265.80 and 9,787.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.16, 23,265.80 and 9,787.36 is: 13,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.16 : 23,265.80 = 9,787.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.16/23,265.80 = 9,787.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.16x = 23,265.80 × 9,787.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.16x = 227,710,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,710,760.29/16,862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.25

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