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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.62, 23,273.04 and 9,310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.62, 23,273.04 and 9,310.95 is: 12,849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.62 : 23,273.04 = 9,310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.62/23,273.04 = 9,310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.62x = 23,273.04 × 9,310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.62x = 216,694,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,694,111.79/16,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.04

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