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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.02, 23,271.75 and 9,310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.02, 23,271.75 and 9,310.43 is: 12,848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.02 : 23,271.75 = 9,310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.02/23,271.75 = 9,310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.02x = 23,271.75 × 9,310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.02x = 216,669,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,669,882.99/16,863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,848.82

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