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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.52, 23,272.44 and 9,310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.52, 23,272.44 and 9,310.92 is: 12,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.52 : 23,272.44 = 9,310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.52/23,272.44 = 9,310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.52x = 23,272.44 × 9,310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.52x = 216,687,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,687,827.04/16,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.50

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