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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.11, 23,271.27 and 9,309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.11, 23,271.27 and 9,309.22 is: 12,846.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.11 : 23,271.27 = 9,309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.11/23,271.27 = 9,309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.11x = 23,271.27 × 9,309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.11x = 216,637,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,637,372.11/16,864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.06

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