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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.74, 23,271.33 and 9,694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.74, 23,271.33 and 9,694.98 is: 13,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.74 : 23,271.33 = 9,694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.74/23,271.33 = 9,694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.74x = 23,271.33 × 9,694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.74x = 225,615,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,615,115.28/16,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.50

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