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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.76, 23,271.26 and 9,309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.76, 23,271.26 and 9,309.42 is: 12,847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.76 : 23,271.26 = 9,309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.76/23,271.26 = 9,309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.76x = 23,271.26 × 9,309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.76x = 216,641,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,641,886.72/16,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,847.36

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