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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.05, 23,277.03 and 9,792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.05, 23,277.03 and 9,792.75 is: 13,516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.05 : 23,277.03 = 9,792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.05/23,277.03 = 9,792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.05x = 23,277.03 × 9,792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.05x = 227,946,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,946,135.53/16,864.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.69

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