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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.36, 23,270.24 and 9,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.36, 23,270.24 and 9,308.48 is: 12,845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.36 : 23,270.24 = 9,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.36/23,270.24 = 9,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.36x = 23,270.24 × 9,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.36x = 216,610,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,610,400.74/16,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.03

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