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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.97, 23,270.49 and 9,310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.97, 23,270.49 and 9,310.02 is: 12,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.97 : 23,270.49 = 9,310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.97/23,270.49 = 9,310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.97x = 23,270.49 × 9,310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.97x = 216,648,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,648,727.31/16,862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,847.60

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