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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.08, 23,272.39 and 9,310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.08, 23,272.39 and 9,310.41 is: 12,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.08 : 23,272.39 = 9,310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.08/23,272.39 = 9,310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.08x = 23,272.39 × 9,310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.08x = 216,675,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,675,492.58/16,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,848.34

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