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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.24, 23,272.03 and 9,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.24, 23,272.03 and 9,695.48 is: 13,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.24 : 23,272.03 = 9,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.24/23,272.03 = 9,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.24x = 23,272.03 × 9,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.24x = 225,633,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,633,452.95/16,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.20

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