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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.05, 23,268.65 and 9,786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.05, 23,268.65 and 9,786.36 is: 13,503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.05 : 23,268.65 = 9,786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.05/23,268.65 = 9,786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.05x = 23,268.65 × 9,786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.05x = 227,715,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,715,336.68/16,864.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.00

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