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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.96, 23,277.68 and 9,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.96, 23,277.68 and 9,789 is: 13,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.96 : 23,277.68 = 9,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.96/23,277.68 = 9,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.96x = 23,277.68 × 9,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.96x = 227,865,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,865,209.52/16,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.96

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