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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.34, 23,269.77 and 9,308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.34, 23,269.77 and 9,308.94 is: 12,846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.34 : 23,269.77 = 9,308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.34/23,269.77 = 9,308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.34x = 23,269.77 × 9,308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.34x = 216,616,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,616,892.74/16,862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.19

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