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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.84, 23,267.10 and 9,785.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.84, 23,267.10 and 9,785.46 is: 13,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.84 : 23,267.10 = 9,785.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.84/23,267.10 = 9,785.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.84x = 23,267.10 × 9,785.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.84x = 227,679,276.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,679,276.37/16,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.84

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