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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.53, 23,273.14 and 9,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.53, 23,273.14 and 9,310.73 is: 12,848.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.53 : 23,273.14 = 9,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.53/23,273.14 = 9,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.53x = 23,273.14 × 9,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.53x = 216,689,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,689,922.79/16,864.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,848.86

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