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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.64, 23,270.40 and 9,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.64, 23,270.40 and 9,309 is: 12,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.64 : 23,270.40 = 9,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.64/23,270.40 = 9,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.64x = 23,270.40 × 9,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.64x = 216,624,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,624,153.60/16,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.40

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