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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.49, 23,270.24 and 9,308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.49, 23,270.24 and 9,308.82 is: 12,846.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.49 : 23,270.24 = 9,308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.49/23,270.24 = 9,308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.49x = 23,270.24 × 9,308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.49x = 216,618,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,618,428.97/16,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.17

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