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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.58, 23,273.10 and 9,412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.58, 23,273.10 and 9,412.58 is: 12,989.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.58 : 23,273.10 = 9,412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.58/23,273.10 = 9,412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.58x = 23,273.10 × 9,412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.58x = 219,059,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,059,915.60/16,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.35

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