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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.29, 23,270.03 and 9,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.29, 23,270.03 and 9,308.48 is: 12,845.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.29 : 23,270.03 = 9,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.29/23,270.03 = 9,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.29x = 23,270.03 × 9,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.29x = 216,608,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,608,608.85/16,862.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.74

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