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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.32, 23,271.05 and 9,694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.32, 23,271.05 and 9,694.52 is: 13,379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.32 : 23,271.05 = 9,694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.32/23,271.05 = 9,694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.32x = 23,271.05 × 9,694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.32x = 225,601,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,601,567.53/16,862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.04

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