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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.01, 23,273.99 and 9,790.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.01, 23,273.99 and 9,790.01 is: 13,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.01 : 23,273.99 = 9,790.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.01/23,273.99 = 9,790.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.01x = 23,273.99 × 9,790.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.01x = 227,852,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,852,429.52/16,864.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.17

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